Vasse Primary is a progressive, inquiry-led school where learning begins with children's questions.
NAPLAN 31 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Vasse Primary is a progressive, inquiry-led school where learning begins with children's questions. The Walker Learning play-based approach runs through the junior years, while a strong Kitchen Garden program and specialist music teaching weave real-world engagement through the curriculum. The school prioritises emotional wellbeing through the RULER program and Positive Behaviour Support, creating a pastoral environment where pastoral care is woven into daily practice. Indonesian language sits at the heart of learning. Tight-knit and community-minded, Vasse suits families who value curiosity, hands-on learning, and a school that knows each child well.
Vasse Primary School is also known as Vasse PS and VPS Vasse.
Vasse Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 41/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 40/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 997, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Vasse Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 374 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 460, below the national average of 490 for that year level. 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.
Vasse Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 744 students. It offers education for years K-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.
Vasse 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 42/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Vasse Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Vasse Primary School is located in Vasse, WA, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 997 (45th 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.