Small government primary school (233 students, Prep–6) in Wantirna South, Victoria, serving a major cities area with culturally diverse community.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Wantirna South Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 59.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 57/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1074, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Wantirna South Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 407 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 490, in line with 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.
Wantirna South Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 233 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 South 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 60/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Wantirna South Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Wantirna South Primary School is located in Wantirna South, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1074 (77th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.