Port Melbourne Primary School
Port Melbourne Primary School is a government primary school in Port Melbourne, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1134, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 697 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Port Melbourne VIC 3207. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Port Melbourne Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Port Melbourne Primary School ranks 163rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Port Melbourne Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Port Melbourne Primary School scores 1134, above average.
School zone
Port Melbourne 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 Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne Primary School is located in Port Melbourne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,372/wk and median rent of $540/wk. Population: 17,633.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Melbourne suburb profileSchools near Port Melbourne Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Port Melbourne Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Melbourne Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Port Melbourne | 0.4 km | 1101 | 33 lower | 416 |
| Albert Park CollegeGovernment Secondary · Albert Park | 1.6 km | 1127 | 7 lower | 1,657 |
| Albert Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Albert Park | 1.8 km | 1156 | 22 higher | 430 |
| Galilee Regional Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Melbourne | 1.9 km | 1154 | 20 higher | 369 |
| South Melbourne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Southbank | 1.9 km | 1144 | 10 higher | 502 |
| Docklands Primary School-Bundha CampusGovernment Primary · Docklands | 2.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Melbourne Primary School a government school?
Yes, Port Melbourne Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Port Melbourne Primary School offer?
Port Melbourne Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Port Melbourne Primary School's ICSEA score?
Port Melbourne Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1134, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Port Melbourne Primary School?
Port Melbourne Primary School has 697 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Port Melbourne Primary School?
The nearest schools to Port Melbourne Primary School are Port Melbourne Secondary College (0.4 km), Port Phillip Specialist School (0.8 km), Albert Park College-Environmental Arts Hub (0.9 km).
Where is Port Melbourne Primary School located?
Port Melbourne Primary School is located in Port Melbourne, VIC 3207. Visit the school website at http://www.portmelb.vic.edu.au.