Cairnlea Park Primary School
Cairnlea Park Primary School is a government primary school in Cairnlea, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1023, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 776 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 73% have a language background other than English.
Cairnlea VIC 3023. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cairnlea Park Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Cairnlea Park Primary School ranks 837th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cairnlea Park Primary School-Western Special Assistance Unit - Language, a government primary school 0.2 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. Cairnlea Park Primary School scores 1023, near average.
School zone
Cairnlea Park 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 Cairnlea
Cairnlea Park Primary School is located in Cairnlea, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,062/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 10,038.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cairnlea suburb profileSchools near Cairnlea Park Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cairnlea Park Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Deer Park | 1.1 km | 942 | 81 lower | 307 |
| University Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Albans | 1.4 km | 999 | 24 lower | 229 |
| Albanvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Albanvale | 1.9 km | 950 | 73 lower | 313 |
| Victoria University Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · St Albans | 1.9 km | 967 | 56 lower | 1,350 |
| St Peter Chanel SchoolCatholic Primary · Deer Park | 2.0 km | 1012 | 11 lower | 506 |
| Holy Eucharist SchoolCatholic Primary · St Albans | 2.1 km | 972 | 51 lower | 548 |
| St Albans Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · St Albans | 2.2 km | 962 | 61 lower | 1,715 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cairnlea Park Primary School a government school?
Yes, Cairnlea Park Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cairnlea Park Primary School offer?
Cairnlea Park Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Cairnlea Park Primary School's ICSEA score?
Cairnlea Park Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1023, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cairnlea Park Primary School?
Cairnlea Park Primary School has 776 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cairnlea Park Primary School?
The nearest schools to Cairnlea Park Primary School are Cairnlea Park Primary School-Western Special Assistance Unit - Language (0.2 km), Victoria University Secondary College-Cairnlea Campus (0.7 km), Deer Park North Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Cairnlea Park Primary School located?
Cairnlea Park Primary School is located in Cairnlea, VIC 3023. Visit the school website at http://www.cairnleaparkps.vic.edu.au.