Lower Plenty Primary School
Lower Plenty Primary School is a government primary school in Lower Plenty, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1093, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 95 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Lower Plenty VIC 3093. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lower Plenty Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Lower Plenty Primary School ranks 350th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 27th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Montmorency Primary School, a government primary school 1.0 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. Lower Plenty Primary School scores 1093, above average.
School zone
Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty
Lower Plenty Primary School is located in Lower Plenty, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,160/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,962.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lower Plenty suburb profileSchools near Lower Plenty Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lower Plenty Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montmorency Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montmorency | 1.0 km | 1117 | 24 higher | 415 |
| Montmorency South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montmorency | 1.2 km | 1112 | 19 higher | 620 |
| Montmorency Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Montmorency | 1.3 km | 1083 | 10 lower | 1,085 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Montmorency | 1.4 km | 1122 | 29 higher | 382 |
| Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Greensborough | 1.8 km | 1104 | 11 higher | 522 |
| Briar Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Briar Hill | 1.9 km | 1090 | 3 lower | 203 |
| Eltham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Eltham | 2.3 km | 1101 | 8 higher | 1,326 |
| Viewbank Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Viewbank | 2.5 km | 1138 | 45 higher | 656 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lower Plenty Primary School a government school?
Yes, Lower Plenty Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lower Plenty Primary School offer?
Lower Plenty Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Lower Plenty Primary School's ICSEA score?
Lower Plenty Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1093, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lower Plenty Primary School?
Lower Plenty Primary School has 95 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lower Plenty Primary School?
The nearest schools to Lower Plenty Primary School are Montmorency Primary School (1.0 km), Montmorency South Primary School (1.2 km), Montmorency Secondary College (1.3 km).
Where is Lower Plenty Primary School located?
Lower Plenty Primary School is located in Lower Plenty, VIC 3093. Visit the school website at http://www.lowerplentyps.vic.edu.au.