Sassafras Primary School
Sassafras Primary School is a government primary school in Sassafras, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1055, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 29 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Sassafras VIC 3787. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sassafras Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Sassafras Primary School ranks 577th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sherbrooke Community School, a government combined school 0.9 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. Sassafras Primary School scores 1055, above average.
School zone
Sassafras 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 Sassafras Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sassafras Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · The Basin | 4.0 km | 1069 | 14 higher | 255 |
| Billanook Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montrose | 4.3 km | 1048 | 7 lower | 438 |
| The Basin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · The Basin | 4.4 km | 1042 | 13 lower | 583 |
| The Patch Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · The Patch | 4.8 km | 1086 | 31 higher | 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sassafras Primary School a government school?
Yes, Sassafras Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sassafras Primary School offer?
Sassafras Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Sassafras Primary School's ICSEA score?
Sassafras Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1055, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sassafras Primary School?
Sassafras Primary School has 29 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sassafras Primary School?
The nearest schools to Sassafras Primary School are Sherbrooke Community School (0.9 km), Olinda Primary School (1.2 km), Kallista Primary School (3.0 km).
Where is Sassafras Primary School located?
Sassafras Primary School is located in Sassafras, VIC 3787. Visit the school website at http://www.sassafrasps.vic.edu.au.