Carrum Primary School
Carrum Primary School is a government primary school in Carrum, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 369 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Carrum VIC 3197. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Carrum Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Carrum Primary School ranks 449th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Patterson River Secondary College, a government secondary 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. Carrum Primary School scores 1075, above average.
School zone
Carrum 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 Carrum
Carrum Primary School is located in Carrum, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,732/wk and median rent of $406/wk. Population: 4,239.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Carrum suburb profileSchools near Carrum Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carrum Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson River Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Seaford | 0.9 km | 1015 | 60 lower | 1,268 |
| Bonbeach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonbeach | 1.3 km | 1077 | 2 higher | 367 |
| Seaford North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford | 1.5 km | 1070 | 5 lower | 444 |
| Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Patterson Lakes | 1.8 km | 1061 | 14 lower | 521 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Chelsea | 2.6 km | 1084 | 9 higher | 317 |
| Chelsea Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chelsea | 2.6 km | 1075 | same | 360 |
| Seaford Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford | 3.0 km | 1030 | 45 lower | 230 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carrum Primary School a government school?
Yes, Carrum Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Carrum Primary School offer?
Carrum Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Carrum Primary School's ICSEA score?
Carrum Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carrum Primary School?
Carrum Primary School has 369 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carrum Primary School?
The nearest schools to Carrum Primary School are Patterson River Secondary College (0.9 km), Bonbeach Primary School (1.3 km), Seaford North Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Carrum Primary School located?
Carrum Primary School is located in Carrum, VIC 3197. Visit the school website at http://www.carrumps.vic.edu.au.