Preston Primary School
Preston Primary School is a government primary school in Preston, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1113, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 646 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% 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 Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Preston Primary School ranks 251st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Name School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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 Primary School scores 1113, above average.
School zone
Preston 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 Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Preston Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name SchoolCatholic Primary · Reservoir | 0.7 km | 1078 | 35 lower | 205 |
| Preston High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Preston | 1.2 km | 1104 | 9 lower | 1,275 |
| Reservoir East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Reservoir | 1.4 km | 935 | 178 lower | 276 |
| Preston West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.5 km | 1135 | 22 higher | 670 |
| St Raphael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Preston West | 1.6 km | 1096 | 17 lower | 287 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preston Primary School a government school?
Yes, Preston Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Preston Primary School offer?
Preston Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Preston Primary School's ICSEA score?
Preston Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1113, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Preston Primary School?
Preston Primary School has 646 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Preston Primary School?
The nearest schools to Preston Primary School are Holy Name School (0.7 km), Charles La Trobe P-12 College-The Pavilion Campus - Preston East (1.1 km), Preston High School (1.2 km).
Where is Preston Primary School located?
Preston Primary School is located in Preston, VIC 3072. Visit the school website at http://www.preston-ps.vic.edu.au.