Tyabb Primary is a progressive government school built on inquiry-based learning, where visual and performing arts are woven through the curriculum.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Tyabb Primary is a progressive government school built on inquiry-based learning, where visual and performing arts are woven through the curriculum. A strong pastoral culture and active buddy program create a tight-knit community where students feel known and supported. The school suits families who value exploratory, hands-on learning and want their child in a close, caring environment.
Tyabb Primary School is also known as Tyabb PS and TPS Tyabb.
Tyabb Primary School draws students from the Tyabb Primary School.
Tyabb Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 61/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1027, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Tyabb Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 430 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 509, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Tyabb Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 425 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Tyabb Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 65/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Tyabb Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 29% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Tyabb Primary School is located in Tyabb, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1027 (59th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.