Blackburn English Language School
Blackburn English Language School is a government combined school in Burwood East, VIC offering Prep-10. With an ICSEA score of 1022, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 344 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 100% of students have a language background other than English.
Burwood East VIC 3151. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Blackburn English Language School compares
By ICSEA, Blackburn English Language School ranks 185th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Orchard Grove Primary School, a government primary school 0.9 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Blackburn English Language School scores 1022, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Burwood East
Blackburn English Language School is located in Burwood East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,610/wk and median rent of $439/wk. Population: 10,675.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Burwood East suburb profileSchools near Blackburn English Language School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blackburn English Language School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 0.9 km | 1130 | 108 higher | 592 |
| Aurora SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 0.9 km | 1038 | 16 higher | 270 |
| Burwood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood East | 1.3 km | 1107 | 85 higher | 442 |
| Burwood East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood East | 1.4 km | 1147 | 125 higher | 520 |
| Forest Hill CollegeGovernment Secondary · Burwood East | 1.4 km | 1045 | 23 higher | 356 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackburn English Language School a government school?
Yes, Blackburn English Language School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Blackburn English Language School offer?
Blackburn English Language School offers Prep-10.
What is Blackburn English Language School's ICSEA score?
Blackburn English Language School has an ICSEA score of 1022, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blackburn English Language School?
Blackburn English Language School has 344 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blackburn English Language School?
The nearest schools to Blackburn English Language School are Orchard Grove Primary School (0.9 km), Aurora School (0.9 km), Burwood East Special Developmental School (1.2 km).
Where is Blackburn English Language School located?
Blackburn English Language School is located in Burwood East, VIC 3151. Visit the school website at http://www.blackburnels.vic.edu.au/.