Cheltenham Primary School
Cheltenham Primary School is a government primary school in Cheltenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1116, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 402 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Cheltenham VIC 3192. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cheltenham Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Cheltenham Primary School ranks 238th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Assumption School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Cheltenham Primary School scores 1116, above average.
School zone
Cheltenham Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Cheltenham Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cheltenham Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolCatholic Primary · Cheltenham | 0.6 km | 1107 | 9 lower | 257 |
| Cheltenham East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cheltenham | 1.3 km | 1122 | 6 higher | 392 |
| Mentone Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mentone | 1.3 km | 1102 | 14 lower | 1,102 |
| Le Page Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cheltenham | 1.6 km | 1080 | 36 lower | 215 |
| Beaumaris North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Beaumaris | 1.7 km | 1150 | 34 higher | 477 |
| Stella Maris SchoolCatholic Primary · Beaumaris | 1.9 km | 1137 | 21 higher | 143 |
| Mentone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mentone | 2.0 km | 1112 | 4 lower | 299 |
| Kilbreda CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mentone | 2.0 km | 1082 | 34 lower | 928 |
| Cheltenham Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Cheltenham | 2.1 km | 1054 | 62 lower | 759 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mentone | 2.1 km | 1116 | same | 460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheltenham Primary School a government school?
Yes, Cheltenham Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cheltenham Primary School offer?
Cheltenham Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Cheltenham Primary School's ICSEA score?
Cheltenham Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1116, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cheltenham Primary School?
Cheltenham Primary School has 402 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cheltenham Primary School?
The nearest schools to Cheltenham Primary School are Our Lady of the Assumption School (0.6 km), Cheltenham East Primary School (1.3 km), Mentone Girls Secondary College (1.3 km).
Where is Cheltenham Primary School located?
Cheltenham Primary School is located in Cheltenham, VIC 3192. Visit the school website at http://www.cheltenhamps.vic.edu.au.