Blackburn Primary School
Blackburn Primary School is a government primary school in Blackburn, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1141, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Blackburn VIC 3130. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Blackburn Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Blackburn Primary School ranks 125th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Thomas the Apostle 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. Blackburn Primary School scores 1141, above average.
School zone
Blackburn 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 Blackburn
Blackburn Primary School is located in Blackburn, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,065/wk and median rent of $411/wk. Population: 14,478.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blackburn suburb profileSchools near Blackburn Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blackburn Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blackburn | 1.0 km | 1094 | 47 lower | 1,289 |
| Old Orchard Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 1.1 km | 1127 | 14 lower | 441 |
| Nunawading Christian College - SecondaryIndependent Secondary · Nunawading | 1.2 km | 1067 | 74 lower | 261 |
| Nunawading Christian College - PrimaryIndependent Primary · Nunawading | 1.3 km | 1101 | 40 lower | 343 |
| St Philip's SchoolCatholic Primary · Blackburn North | 1.3 km | 1137 | 4 lower | 40 |
| Whitehorse Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 1.3 km | 1123 | 18 lower | 302 |
| Blackburn Lake Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.4 km | 1170 | 29 higher | 542 |
| Box Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Box Hill | 1.8 km | 1123 | 18 lower | 1,547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackburn Primary School a government school?
Yes, Blackburn Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Blackburn Primary School offer?
Blackburn Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Blackburn Primary School's ICSEA score?
Blackburn Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1141, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blackburn Primary School?
Blackburn Primary School has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blackburn Primary School?
The nearest schools to Blackburn Primary School are St Thomas the Apostle School (0.7 km), Blackburn High School (1.0 km), Old Orchard Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Blackburn Primary School located?
Blackburn Primary School is located in Blackburn, VIC 3130. Visit the school website at http://www.blackburnps.vic.edu.au.