Portland Primary School
Portland Primary School is a government primary school in Portland, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 981, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 256 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Portland VIC 3305. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Portland Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Portland Primary School ranks 1,198th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Portland Bay School, a government combined 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. Portland Primary School scores 981, near average.
School zone
Portland 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.
Schools near Portland Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Portland Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview CollegeIndependent Secondary · Portland | 0.6 km | 1009 | 28 higher | 291 |
| Portland Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Portland | 1.3 km | 946 | 35 lower | 505 |
| All Saints Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Portland | 1.5 km | 1003 | 22 higher | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland Primary School a government school?
Yes, Portland Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Portland Primary School offer?
Portland Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Portland Primary School's ICSEA score?
Portland Primary School has an ICSEA score of 981, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Portland Primary School?
Portland Primary School has 256 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Portland Primary School?
The nearest schools to Portland Primary School are Portland Bay School (0.3 km), Bayview College (0.6 km), Portland Secondary College-Victoria Parade Campus (0.7 km).
Where is Portland Primary School located?
Portland Primary School is located in Portland, VIC 3305. Visit the school website at http://www.portlandps.vic.edu.au.