Carnegie Primary School
Carnegie Primary School is a government primary school in Carnegie, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1146, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 566 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 52% have a language background other than English.
Carnegie VIC 3163. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Carnegie Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Carnegie Primary School ranks 104th 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 21st-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Glen Huntly Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Carnegie Primary School scores 1146, above average.
School zone
Carnegie 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 Carnegie
Carnegie Primary School is located in Carnegie, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,878/wk and median rent of $395/wk. Population: 17,909.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Carnegie suburb profileSchools near Carnegie Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carnegie Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Huntly Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Huntly | 0.8 km | 1151 | 5 higher | 308 |
| Noble Park English Language School-Stonnington Glen Eira CampusGovernment Primary · Glen Huntly | 0.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Murrumbeena Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Murrumbeena | 1.5 km | 1161 | 15 higher | 555 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Murrumbeena | 1.5 km | 1141 | 5 lower | 263 |
| Kilvington Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ormond | 1.5 km | 1182 | 36 higher | 758 |
| Glen Eira CollegeGovernment Secondary · Caulfield East | 1.6 km | 1117 | 29 lower | 883 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carnegie Primary School a government school?
Yes, Carnegie Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Carnegie Primary School offer?
Carnegie Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Carnegie Primary School's ICSEA score?
Carnegie Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1146, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carnegie Primary School?
Carnegie Primary School has 566 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carnegie Primary School?
The nearest schools to Carnegie Primary School are Glen Huntly Primary School (0.8 km), Noble Park English Language School-Stonnington Glen Eira Campus (0.8 km), St Anthony's School (0.8 km).
Where is Carnegie Primary School located?
Carnegie Primary School is located in Carnegie, VIC 3163. Visit the school website at http://www.carnegieps.vic.edu.au.