Highton Primary School
Highton Primary School is a government primary school in Highton, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1121, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Highton VIC 3216. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Highton Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Highton Primary School ranks 212th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Montpellier Primary School, a government primary 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. Highton Primary School scores 1121, above average.
School zone
Highton 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 Highton
Highton Primary School is located in Highton, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,054/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 20,736.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Highton suburb profileSchools near Highton Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Highton Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Highton | 0.7 km | 1101 | 20 lower | 563 |
| Bellaire Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Highton | 0.8 km | 1094 | 27 lower | 623 |
| Roslyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Belmont | 1.1 km | 1082 | 39 lower | 249 |
| Belmont High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Belmont | 1.2 km | 1053 | 68 lower | 1,291 |
| Christian College GeelongIndependent Combined · Highton | 1.5 km | 1098 | 23 lower | 1,908 |
| Clairvaux Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Belmont | 1.6 km | 1095 | 26 lower | 631 |
| Belmont Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Belmont | 2.2 km | 1112 | 9 lower | 301 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highton Primary School a government school?
Yes, Highton Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Highton Primary School offer?
Highton Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Highton Primary School's ICSEA score?
Highton Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1121, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Highton Primary School?
Highton Primary School has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Highton Primary School?
The nearest schools to Highton Primary School are Montpellier Primary School (0.7 km), Bellaire Primary School (0.8 km), Roslyn Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Highton Primary School located?
Highton Primary School is located in Highton, VIC 3216. Visit the school website at http://www.hightonps.vic.edu.au.