Grovedale Primary School
Grovedale Primary School is a government primary school in Grovedale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 343 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Grovedale VIC 3216. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Grovedale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Grovedale Primary School ranks 948th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Saints College - Geelong Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.7 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. Grovedale Primary School scores 1009, near average.
School zone
Grovedale 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.
About Grovedale
Grovedale Primary School is located in Grovedale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,477/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 14,869.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Grovedale suburb profileSchools near Grovedale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Grovedale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth SchoolCatholic Primary · Grovedale | 1.7 km | 1076 | 67 higher | 367 |
| Mandama Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Grovedale | 1.8 km | 1008 | 1 lower | 352 |
| Oberon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Belmont | 2.0 km | 1024 | 15 higher | 224 |
| Grovedale West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Grovedale | 2.1 km | 1026 | 17 higher | 324 |
| Grovedale CollegeGovernment Secondary · Grovedale | 2.4 km | 996 | 13 lower | 693 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grovedale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Grovedale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Grovedale Primary School offer?
Grovedale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Grovedale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Grovedale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Grovedale Primary School?
Grovedale Primary School has 343 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Grovedale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Grovedale Primary School are Saints College - Geelong Campus (0.7 km), Wangala Primary School (1.4 km), Geelong English Language School (1.4 km).
Where is Grovedale Primary School located?
Grovedale Primary School is located in Grovedale, VIC 3216. Visit the school website at http://www.grovedaleps.vic.edu.au.