Burwood East Primary School
Burwood East Primary School is a government primary school in Burwood East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1147, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 520 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 89% of students have a language background other than English.
Burwood East VIC 3151. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Burwood East Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Burwood East Primary School ranks 95th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Burwood East Special Developmental School, a government combined school 0.9 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. Burwood East Primary School scores 1147, above average.
School zone
Burwood East 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 Burwood East
Burwood East Primary School is located in Burwood East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,610/wk and median rent of $439/wk. Population: 10,675.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Burwood East suburb profileSchools near Burwood East Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Burwood East Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Waverley | 1.0 km | 1157 | 10 higher | 886 |
| Mount Waverley North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 1.3 km | 1142 | 5 lower | 541 |
| Blackburn English Language SchoolGovernment Combined · Burwood East | 1.4 km | 1022 | 125 lower | 344 |
| Forest Hill CollegeGovernment Secondary · Burwood East | 1.7 km | 1045 | 102 lower | 356 |
| Burwood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood East | 1.7 km | 1107 | 40 lower | 442 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burwood East Primary School a government school?
Yes, Burwood East Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Burwood East Primary School offer?
Burwood East Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Burwood East Primary School's ICSEA score?
Burwood East Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1147, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Burwood East Primary School?
Burwood East Primary School has 520 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Burwood East Primary School?
The nearest schools to Burwood East Primary School are Burwood East Special Developmental School (0.9 km), Glendal Primary School (1.0 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball Burwood (1.1 km).
Where is Burwood East Primary School located?
Burwood East Primary School is located in Burwood East, VIC 3151. Visit the school website at http://www.burwoodeastps.vic.edu.au.