Murrumbeena Primary School
Murrumbeena Primary School is a government primary school in Murrumbeena, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1161, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 555 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% have a language background other than English.
Murrumbeena VIC 3163. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Murrumbeena Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Murrumbeena Primary School ranks 46th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is De La Salle College - Holy Eucharist Campus, a Catholic combined school 0.2 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. Murrumbeena Primary School scores 1161, well above average.
School zone
Murrumbeena 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 Murrumbeena
Murrumbeena Primary School is located in Murrumbeena, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,057/wk and median rent of $386/wk. Population: 9,996.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Murrumbeena suburb profileSchools near Murrumbeena Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Murrumbeena Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Malvern East | 1.1 km | 1114 | 47 lower | 258 |
| Solway Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashburton | 1.5 km | 1161 | same | 337 |
| Carnegie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carnegie | 1.5 km | 1146 | 15 lower | 566 |
| Oakleigh GrammarIndependent Combined · Oakleigh | 1.5 km | 1078 | 83 lower | 724 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Murrumbeena | 1.8 km | 1141 | 20 lower | 263 |
| Oakleigh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Oakleigh | 1.8 km | 1120 | 41 lower | 451 |
| Lloyd Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Malvern East | 2.0 km | 1180 | 19 higher | 385 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murrumbeena Primary School a government school?
Yes, Murrumbeena Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Murrumbeena Primary School offer?
Murrumbeena Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Murrumbeena Primary School's ICSEA score?
Murrumbeena Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1161, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Murrumbeena Primary School?
Murrumbeena Primary School has 555 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Murrumbeena Primary School?
The nearest schools to Murrumbeena Primary School are De La Salle College - Holy Eucharist Campus (0.2 km), Malvern Valley Primary School (1.1 km), Solway Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Murrumbeena Primary School located?
Murrumbeena Primary School is located in Murrumbeena, VIC 3163. Visit the school website at http://www.murrumbeenaps.vic.edu.au.