Government co-ed primary school of 326 students (Prep–6) in Smythesdale, inner regional Victoria.
NAPLAN 17 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Woady Yaloak Primary School is also known as WYPS, Woady Yaloak PS and WYPS Smythesdale.
Woady Yaloak Primary School draws students from the Woady Yaloak Primary School (and 3 more zones).
Woady Yaloak Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 50/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 993, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Woady Yaloak Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 384 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 479, below 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.
Woady Yaloak Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 326 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.
Woady Yaloak 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 53/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Woady Yaloak Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Woady Yaloak Primary School is located in Smythesdale, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 993 (44th 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.