Small government primary school serving K–6 students in outer regional West Ulverstone, Tasmania, with 117 enrolments.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
West Ulverstone Primary School is also known as WUPS, West Ulverstone PS and WUPS West Ulverstone.
West Ulverstone Primary School draws students from the West Ulverstone Primary School.
West Ulverstone Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 26.5/100, rated "Well below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C (Well below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 835 (4th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
West Ulverstone Primary School has about 117 students across 8 year levels, so roughly 14 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 344, Writing 386, Numeracy 360, Spelling 337 and Grammar 323. Year 5 students averaged Reading 427, Writing 400, Numeracy 405, Spelling 385 and Grammar 380. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at West Ulverstone Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
West Ulverstone Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 117 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.
West Ulverstone 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 C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
West Ulverstone Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
West Ulverstone Primary School is located in West Ulverstone, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 835 (4th 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.