Clifton Hill Primary School
Clifton Hill Primary School is a government primary school in Clifton Hill, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1186, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 691 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Clifton Hill VIC 3068. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Clifton Hill Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Clifton Hill Primary School ranks 8th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John's School, a Catholic primary 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. Clifton Hill Primary School scores 1186, well above average.
School zone
Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill
Clifton Hill Primary School is located in Clifton Hill, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,755/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 6,606.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Clifton Hill suburb profileSchools near Clifton Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Clifton Hill Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fitzroy North | 0.8 km | 1086 | 100 lower | 431 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Collingwood | 0.9 km | 928 | 258 lower | 62 |
| Fitzroy North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fitzroy North | 1.0 km | 1150 | 36 lower | 363 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clifton Hill Primary School a government school?
Yes, Clifton Hill Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Clifton Hill Primary School offer?
Clifton Hill Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Clifton Hill Primary School's ICSEA score?
Clifton Hill Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1186, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Clifton Hill Primary School?
Clifton Hill Primary School has 691 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Clifton Hill Primary School?
The nearest schools to Clifton Hill Primary School are St John's School (0.3 km), Fitzroy High School - Wurun Senior Campus (0.5 km), Fitzroy High School (0.8 km).
Where is Clifton Hill Primary School located?
Clifton Hill Primary School is located in Clifton Hill, VIC 3068. Visit the school website at http://www.cliftonhillps.vic.edu.au.