Very small government co-ed school in Wakefield, NSW, serving Year U (typically Kindergarten/Prep) students.
Wakefield School's most recent published NAPLAN results are from 2021. Year 9 students averaged Writing 426. NAPLAN scores are scaled by year level, so results are best compared with schools covering the same year levels rather than a single national figure.
Wakefield School is a very small government special school with approximately 31 students. 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.
Wakefield 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.
Wakefield School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 45%, which is below average.
Wakefield School is located in Wakefield, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 869 (6th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.