Cockatoo Primary School
Cockatoo Primary School is a government primary school in Cockatoo, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 306 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Cockatoo VIC 3781. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cockatoo Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Cockatoo Primary School ranks 948th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fernbrook School, an independent combined school 2.6 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. Cockatoo Primary School scores 1009, near average.
School zone
Cockatoo 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 Cockatoo Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cockatoo Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Emerald | 3.7 km | 1005 | 4 lower | 620 |
| Gembrook Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gembrook | 4.5 km | 1030 | 21 higher | 261 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cockatoo Primary School a government school?
Yes, Cockatoo Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cockatoo Primary School offer?
Cockatoo Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Cockatoo Primary School's ICSEA score?
Cockatoo Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cockatoo Primary School?
Cockatoo Primary School has 306 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cockatoo Primary School?
The nearest schools to Cockatoo Primary School are Fernbrook School (2.6 km), Emerald Secondary College (3.7 km), Gembrook Primary School (4.5 km).
Where is Cockatoo Primary School located?
Cockatoo Primary School is located in Cockatoo, VIC 3781. Visit the school website at http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=8a90c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c.