Mount Waverley Primary School
Mount Waverley Primary School is a government primary school in Mount Waverley, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1165, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 751 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 75% of students have a language background other than English.
Mount Waverley VIC 3149. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Waverley Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Waverley Primary School ranks 33rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Family School, a Catholic primary 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. Mount Waverley Primary School scores 1165, well above average.
School zone
Mount Waverley 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 Mount Waverley
Mount Waverley Primary School is located in Mount Waverley, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,066/wk and median rent of $476/wk. Population: 35,340.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Waverley suburb profileSchools near Mount Waverley Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Waverley Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Waverley | 0.9 km | 1124 | 41 lower | 259 |
| Avila CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Waverley | 1.1 km | 1113 | 52 lower | 1,011 |
| Huntingtower SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Waverley | 1.2 km | 1201 | 36 higher | 785 |
| Mount Waverley Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 1.4 km | 1119 | 46 lower | 443 |
| Mount Waverley Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Waverley | 1.5 km | 1127 | 38 lower | 1,862 |
| Syndal South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 1.7 km | 1152 | 13 lower | 334 |
| Pinewood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 1.9 km | 1161 | 4 lower | 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Waverley Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mount Waverley Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Waverley Primary School offer?
Mount Waverley Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Mount Waverley Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mount Waverley Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1165, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Waverley Primary School?
Mount Waverley Primary School has 751 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Waverley Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mount Waverley Primary School are Holy Family School (0.9 km), Avila College (1.1 km), Huntingtower School (1.2 km).
Where is Mount Waverley Primary School located?
Mount Waverley Primary School is located in Mount Waverley, VIC 3149. Visit the school website at http://www.mountwaverleyps.vic.edu.au/.