Somerville Primary School
Somerville Primary School is a government primary school in Somerville, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1013, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 400 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Somerville VIC 3912. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Somerville Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Somerville Primary School ranks 917th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Somerville Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.0 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. Somerville Primary School scores 1013, near average.
School zone
Somerville 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 Somerville Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Somerville Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Somerville | 1.0 km | 983 | 30 lower | 582 |
| Somerville Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Somerville | 1.2 km | 975 | 38 lower | 156 |
| St Brendan's SchoolCatholic Primary · Somerville | 1.4 km | 1043 | 30 higher | 270 |
| Baxter Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Baxter | 2.8 km | 1001 | 12 lower | 216 |
| Woodleigh SchoolIndependent Combined · Langwarrin South | 3.5 km | 1116 | 103 higher | 897 |
| Tyabb Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tyabb | 4.2 km | 1027 | 14 higher | 425 |
| Flinders Christian Community CollegeIndependent Combined · Tyabb | 4.3 km | 1083 | 70 higher | 1,698 |
| Bayside Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Langwarrin South | 5.2 km | 1086 | 73 higher | 573 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somerville Primary School a government school?
Yes, Somerville Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Somerville Primary School offer?
Somerville Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Somerville Primary School's ICSEA score?
Somerville Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1013, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Somerville Primary School?
Somerville Primary School has 400 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Somerville Primary School?
The nearest schools to Somerville Primary School are Somerville Secondary College (1.0 km), Somerville Rise Primary School (1.2 km), St Brendan's School (1.4 km).
Where is Somerville Primary School located?
Somerville Primary School is located in Somerville, VIC 3912. Visit the school website at http://www.somervilleps.vic.edu.au.