North Melbourne Primary School
North Melbourne Primary School is a government primary school in North Melbourne, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1136, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 910 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 67% have a language background other than English.
North Melbourne VIC 3051. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How North Melbourne Primary School compares
By ICSEA, North Melbourne Primary School ranks 154th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 46 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is North Melbourne Primary School - Molesworth Street Campus, a government 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. North Melbourne Primary School scores 1136, above average.
School zone
North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne
North Melbourne Primary School is located in North Melbourne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,717/wk and median rent of $381/wk. Population: 14,953.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Melbourne suburb profileSchools near North Melbourne Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs North Melbourne Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parkville | 0.5 km | 1117 | 19 lower | 1,983 |
| Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · North Melbourne | 0.6 km | 935 | 201 lower | 1,524 |
| St Michael's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Melbourne | 0.7 km | 1098 | 38 lower | 236 |
| Simonds Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Melbourne | 0.8 km | 1053 | 83 lower | 359 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Melbourne Primary School a government school?
Yes, North Melbourne Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does North Melbourne Primary School offer?
North Melbourne Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is North Melbourne Primary School's ICSEA score?
North Melbourne Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1136, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend North Melbourne Primary School?
North Melbourne Primary School has 910 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near North Melbourne Primary School?
The nearest schools to North Melbourne Primary School are North Melbourne Primary School - Molesworth Street Campus (0.3 km), University High School-Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences (0.4 km), Yalingbu Yirramboi Royal Childrens Hospital (0.4 km).
Where is North Melbourne Primary School located?
North Melbourne Primary School is located in North Melbourne, VIC 3051. Visit the school website at http://www.northmelbourneps.vic.edu.au.