Research Primary School
Research Primary School is a government primary school in Research, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1092, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 219 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Research VIC 3095. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Research Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Research Primary School ranks 356th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Eltham College, an independent combined 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. Research Primary School scores 1092, above average.
School zone
Research 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 Research
Research Primary School is located in Research, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,876/wk and median rent of $431/wk. Population: 2,695.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Research suburb profileSchools near Research Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Research Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham CollegeIndependent Combined · Research | 0.8 km | 1139 | 47 higher | 639 |
| Eltham East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham | 2.7 km | 1143 | 51 higher | 652 |
| Eltham North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham North | 2.9 km | 1127 | 35 higher | 475 |
| Kangaroo Ground Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kangaroo Ground | 3.0 km | 1085 | 7 lower | 203 |
| Diamond Creek East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Diamond Creek | 3.6 km | 1066 | 26 lower | 466 |
| Catholic Ladies' College LtdCatholic Secondary · Eltham | 3.7 km | 1119 | 27 higher | 901 |
| Diamond Valley CollegeGovernment Secondary · Diamond Creek | 3.7 km | 1020 | 72 lower | 818 |
| Eltham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham | 4.0 km | 1117 | 25 higher | 253 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Research Primary School a government school?
Yes, Research Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Research Primary School offer?
Research Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Research Primary School's ICSEA score?
Research Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1092, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Research Primary School?
Research Primary School has 219 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Research Primary School?
The nearest schools to Research Primary School are Eltham College (0.8 km), Eltham East Primary School (2.7 km), Eltham North Primary School (2.9 km).
Where is Research Primary School located?
Research Primary School is located in Research, VIC 3095. Visit the school website at http://www.researchps.vic.edu.au.