Malvern Central School
Malvern Central School is a government primary school in Malvern, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1163, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 529 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Malvern VIC 3144. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Malvern Central School compares
By ICSEA, Malvern Central School ranks 40th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 45 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is De La Salle College - Kinnoull Campus, a Catholic combined 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. Malvern Central School scores 1163, well above average.
School zone
Malvern Central 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 Malvern Central School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Malvern Central School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle CollegeCatholic Combined · Malvern | 0.3 km | 1131 | 32 lower | 890 |
| Lauriston Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Armadale | 0.9 km | 1199 | 36 higher | 935 |
| Armadale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Armadale | 1.5 km | 1156 | 7 lower | 254 |
| Sacre CoeurCatholic Combined · Glen Iris | 1.7 km | 1171 | 8 higher | 659 |
| Bialik CollegeIndependent Combined · Hawthorn | 1.7 km | 1164 | 1 higher | 987 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malvern Central School a government school?
Yes, Malvern Central School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Malvern Central School offer?
Malvern Central School offers Prep-6.
What is Malvern Central School's ICSEA score?
Malvern Central School has an ICSEA score of 1163, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Malvern Central School?
Malvern Central School has 529 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Malvern Central School?
The nearest schools to Malvern Central School are De La Salle College - Kinnoull Campus (0.2 km), De La Salle College (0.3 km), St Joseph's School (0.4 km).
Where is Malvern Central School located?
Malvern Central School is located in Malvern, VIC 3144. Visit the school website at http://www.malvern-central.vic.edu.au.