Heidelberg Primary School
Heidelberg Primary School is a government primary school in Heidelberg, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1141, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 498 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 43% have a language background other than English.
Heidelberg VIC 3084. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Heidelberg Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Heidelberg Primary School ranks 125th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John's School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Heidelberg Primary School scores 1141, above average.
School zone
Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg
Heidelberg Primary School is located in Heidelberg, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,012/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 7,360.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Heidelberg suburb profileSchools near Heidelberg Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Heidelberg Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Heidelberg | 0.3 km | 1129 | 12 lower | 345 |
| Our Lady of Mercy CollegeCatholic Secondary · Heidelberg | 0.4 km | 1111 | 30 lower | 1,175 |
| Banyule Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosanna | 1.5 km | 1161 | 20 higher | 618 |
| Rosanna Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosanna | 2.2 km | 1098 | 43 lower | 343 |
| Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ivanhoe | 2.2 km | 1181 | 40 higher | 850 |
| Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road CampusGovernment Primary · Ivanhoe East | 2.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Viewbank CollegeGovernment Secondary · Viewbank | 2.3 km | 1125 | 16 lower | 1,427 |
| Rosanna Golf Links Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosanna | 2.3 km | 1133 | 8 lower | 557 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heidelberg Primary School a government school?
Yes, Heidelberg Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Heidelberg Primary School offer?
Heidelberg Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Heidelberg Primary School's ICSEA score?
Heidelberg Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1141, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Heidelberg Primary School?
Heidelberg Primary School has 498 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Heidelberg Primary School?
The nearest schools to Heidelberg Primary School are St John's School (0.3 km), Our Lady of Mercy College (0.4 km), Austin Hospital School (0.8 km).
Where is Heidelberg Primary School located?
Heidelberg Primary School is located in Heidelberg, VIC 3084. Visit the school website at http://heidelbergps.vic.edu.au.