Essendon Primary School
Essendon Primary School is a government primary school in Essendon, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1137, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
Essendon VIC 3040. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Essendon Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Essendon Primary School ranks 148th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 43 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon Campus, an independent combined school 0.1 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. Essendon Primary School scores 1137, above average.
School zone
Essendon 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 Essendon
Essendon Primary School is located in Essendon, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,132/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 21,240.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Essendon suburb profileSchools near Essendon Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Essendon Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 0.7 km | 1107 | 30 lower | 1,047 |
| St Monica's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Moonee Ponds | 0.8 km | 1129 | 8 lower | 512 |
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Essendon | 0.9 km | 1161 | 24 higher | 859 |
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Essendon | 0.9 km | 1116 | 21 lower | 529 |
| St Vincent de Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Strathmore | 1.2 km | 1124 | 13 lower | 431 |
| Pascoe Vale South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pascoe Vale South | 1.5 km | 1108 | 29 lower | 308 |
| Moonee Ponds Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonee Ponds | 1.6 km | 1145 | 8 higher | 290 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essendon Primary School a government school?
Yes, Essendon Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Essendon Primary School offer?
Essendon Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Essendon Primary School's ICSEA score?
Essendon Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1137, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Essendon Primary School?
Essendon Primary School has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Essendon Primary School?
The nearest schools to Essendon Primary School are Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon Campus (0.1 km), St Columba's College (0.7 km), St Monica's Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Essendon Primary School located?
Essendon Primary School is located in Essendon, VIC 3040. Visit the school website at http://www.essendonps.vic.edu.au.