Also known as WVPS, Wattle View PS and WVPS Ferntree Gully
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
Wattle View Primary School is also known as WVPS, Wattle View PS and WVPS Ferntree Gully.
Wattle View Primary School draws students from the Wattle View Primary School.
Wattle View Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.5/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1006 (50th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (top ~25% nationally).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Wattle View Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 395 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 489, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.
Wattle View Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 247 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.
Wattle View 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 grades B (around the national average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Wattle View Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Wattle View Primary School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1006 (50th 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.