Eltham Primary School
Eltham Primary School is a government primary school in Eltham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1117, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 253 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 12% of students have a language background other than English.
Eltham VIC 3095. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Eltham Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Eltham Primary School ranks 233rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Eltham High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Eltham Primary School scores 1117, above average.
School zone
Eltham 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 Eltham Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Eltham Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Eltham | 0.5 km | 1101 | 16 lower | 1,326 |
| Catholic Ladies' College LtdCatholic Secondary · Eltham | 1.5 km | 1119 | 2 higher | 901 |
| Montmorency South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montmorency | 1.6 km | 1112 | 5 lower | 620 |
| Eltham East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham | 1.6 km | 1143 | 26 higher | 652 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Montmorency | 2.1 km | 1122 | 5 higher | 382 |
| Montmorency Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montmorency | 2.4 km | 1117 | same | 415 |
| Eltham North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham North | 2.8 km | 1127 | 10 higher | 475 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eltham Primary School a government school?
Yes, Eltham Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Eltham Primary School offer?
Eltham Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Eltham Primary School's ICSEA score?
Eltham Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1117, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Eltham Primary School?
Eltham Primary School has 253 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Eltham Primary School?
The nearest schools to Eltham Primary School are Eltham High School (0.5 km), Our Lady Help of Christians School (1.0 km), Catholic Ladies' College Ltd (1.5 km).
Where is Eltham Primary School located?
Eltham Primary School is located in Eltham, VIC 3095. Visit the school website at http://www.elthamps.vic.edu.au.