Preston South Primary School
Preston South Primary School is a government primary school in Preston, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1127, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 397 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
Preston VIC 3072. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Preston South Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Preston South Primary School ranks 186th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 48 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sacred Heart School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Preston South Primary School scores 1127, above average.
School zone
Preston South 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 Preston South Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Preston South Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College PrestonIndependent Combined · Preston | 0.7 km | 1066 | 61 lower | 345 |
| Preston High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Preston | 0.8 km | 1104 | 23 lower | 1,275 |
| Penders Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.0 km | 1021 | 106 lower | 160 |
| Thornbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.3 km | 1093 | 34 lower | 308 |
| Bell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.5 km | 1165 | 38 higher | 440 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preston South Primary School a government school?
Yes, Preston South Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Preston South Primary School offer?
Preston South Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Preston South Primary School's ICSEA score?
Preston South Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1127, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Preston South Primary School?
Preston South Primary School has 397 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Preston South Primary School?
The nearest schools to Preston South Primary School are Sacred Heart School (0.5 km), Parade College - Preston Campus (0.5 km), St John's College Preston (0.7 km).
Where is Preston South Primary School located?
Preston South Primary School is located in Preston, VIC 3072. Visit the school website at http://www.prestonsouthps.vic.edu.au.