Spensley Street Primary School
Spensley Street Primary School is a government primary school in Clifton Hill, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1170, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 261 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Clifton Hill VIC 3068. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Spensley Street Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Spensley Street Primary School ranks 21st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 49 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 24th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Westgarth Primary School, a government primary school 1.2 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. Spensley Street Primary School scores 1170, well above average.
School zone
Spensley Street 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 Clifton Hill
Spensley Street Primary School is located in Clifton Hill, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,755/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 6,606.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Clifton Hill suburb profileSchools near Spensley Street Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Spensley Street Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgarth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northcote | 1.2 km | 1204 | 34 higher | 550 |
| Clifton Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clifton Hill | 1.4 km | 1186 | 16 higher | 691 |
| Fitzroy High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fitzroy North | 1.5 km | 1086 | 84 lower | 431 |
| Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Abbotsford | 1.7 km | 1140 | 30 lower | 139 |
| Fairfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairfield | 1.8 km | 1170 | same | 556 |
| Fitzroy North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fitzroy North | 1.8 km | 1150 | 20 lower | 363 |
| Northcote Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northcote | 1.8 km | 1166 | 4 lower | 303 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spensley Street Primary School a government school?
Yes, Spensley Street Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Spensley Street Primary School offer?
Spensley Street Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Spensley Street Primary School's ICSEA score?
Spensley Street Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1170, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Spensley Street Primary School?
Spensley Street Primary School has 261 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Spensley Street Primary School?
The nearest schools to Spensley Street Primary School are Westgarth Primary School (1.2 km), St John's School (1.4 km), Clifton Hill Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Spensley Street Primary School located?
Spensley Street Primary School is located in Clifton Hill, VIC 3068. Visit the school website at http://www.ssps.vic.edu.au.