Sunshine Primary School
Sunshine Primary School is a government primary school in Sunshine, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1014, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 198 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 58% have a language background other than English.
Sunshine VIC 3020. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sunshine Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Sunshine Primary School ranks 910th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sunshine College-Sunshine Work Education Training Unit, a government secondary school 0.3 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. Sunshine Primary School scores 1014, near average.
School zone
Sunshine 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 Sunshine Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunshine Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine College-Sunshine Work Education Training UnitGovernment Secondary · Sunshine | 0.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunshine | 0.4 km | 1070 | 56 higher | 317 |
| Sunshine Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine | 1.2 km | 1029 | 15 higher | 360 |
| St Theresa's SchoolCatholic Primary · Albion | 1.4 km | 1076 | 62 higher | 229 |
| Sunshine Harvester Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine | 1.5 km | 965 | 49 lower | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunshine Primary School a government school?
Yes, Sunshine Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sunshine Primary School offer?
Sunshine Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Sunshine Primary School's ICSEA score?
Sunshine Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1014, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunshine Primary School?
Sunshine Primary School has 198 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunshine Primary School?
The nearest schools to Sunshine Primary School are Sunshine College-Sunshine Work Education Training Unit (0.3 km), Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School (0.4 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - Sunshine (0.5 km).
Where is Sunshine Primary School located?
Sunshine Primary School is located in Sunshine, VIC 3020. Visit the school website at http://www.sunshineps.vic.edu.au.