Small government primary school in Wantirna, VIC, enrolling 53 students from Prep to Year 6.
Wantirna Primary School is also known as Wantirna PS and WPS Wantirna.
Wantirna Primary School draws students from the Wantirna Primary School.
Wantirna Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 53 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.
Wantirna 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.
Wantirna Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 50% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 78%, which is below the national benchmark.
Wantirna Primary School is located in Wantirna, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1031 (60th 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.