Small government primary school (91 enrolments, Prep–6) in Woolsthorpe, regional Victoria.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Woolsthorpe Primary School is also known as Woolsthorpe PS and WPS Woolsthorpe.
Woolsthorpe Primary School draws students from the Woolsthorpe Primary School.
Woolsthorpe Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 44/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 979, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
Woolsthorpe Primary School has about 91 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 13 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 were Reading 431, Writing 427, Numeracy 429, Spelling 432, Grammar 427. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Woolsthorpe Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 91 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.
Woolsthorpe 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 46/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Woolsthorpe Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 16% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Woolsthorpe Primary School is located in Woolsthorpe, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 979 (37th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.