Malvern Primary School
Malvern Primary School is a government primary school in Malvern East, 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 563 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 29% of students have a language background other than English.
Malvern East VIC 3145. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Malvern Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Malvern Primary School ranks 40th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Oakwood School, a government secondary school 0.5 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 Primary School scores 1163, well above average.
School zone
Malvern 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 Malvern East
Malvern Primary School is located in Malvern East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,383/wk and median rent of $421/wk. Population: 22,296.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Malvern East suburb profileSchools near Malvern Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Malvern Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood SchoolGovernment Secondary · Caulfield North | 0.5 km | 968 | 195 lower | 622 |
| Caulfield Junior CollegeGovernment Primary · Caulfield North | 1.5 km | 1160 | 3 lower | 536 |
| Lloyd Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Malvern East | 1.6 km | 1180 | 17 higher | 385 |
| Glen Eira CollegeGovernment Secondary · Caulfield East | 1.6 km | 1117 | 46 lower | 883 |
| De La Salle CollegeCatholic Combined · Malvern | 1.6 km | 1131 | 32 lower | 890 |
| Sacre CoeurCatholic Combined · Glen Iris | 1.7 km | 1171 | 8 higher | 659 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malvern Primary School a government school?
Yes, Malvern Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Malvern Primary School offer?
Malvern Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Malvern Primary School's ICSEA score?
Malvern Primary 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 Primary School?
Malvern Primary School has 563 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Malvern Primary School?
The nearest schools to Malvern Primary School are Oakwood School (0.5 km), MacKillop Specialist School - MacKillop Education Caulfield (1.2 km), St Mary's School (1.3 km).
Where is Malvern Primary School located?
Malvern Primary School is located in Malvern East, VIC 3145. Visit the school website at http://www.malvernps.vic.edu.au.