Sydenham Primary School
Sydenham Primary School is a government primary school in Sydenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1012, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 993 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Sydenham VIC 3037. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sydenham Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Sydenham Primary School ranks 924th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Copperfield College-Sydenham Junior Campus, a government secondary school 0.3 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. Sydenham Primary School scores 1012, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Sydenham Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sydenham Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Regional College SydenhamCatholic Secondary · Sydenham | 0.9 km | 1028 | 16 higher | 974 |
| Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sydenham | 0.9 km | 1067 | 55 higher | 476 |
| Parkwood Green Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hillside | 1.6 km | 1014 | 2 higher | 495 |
| Taylors Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylors Hill | 1.6 km | 1027 | 15 higher | 575 |
| Cana Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Hillside | 2.1 km | 1039 | 27 higher | 508 |
| Mackellar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Delahey | 2.1 km | 993 | 19 lower | 300 |
| Copperfield CollegeGovernment Secondary · Delahey | 2.1 km | 962 | 50 lower | 1,846 |
| Southern Cross GrammarIndependent Combined · Caroline Springs | 2.4 km | 1136 | 124 higher | 904 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sydenham Primary School a government school?
Yes, Sydenham Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sydenham Primary School offer?
Sydenham Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Sydenham Primary School's ICSEA score?
Sydenham Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1012, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sydenham Primary School?
Sydenham Primary School has 993 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sydenham Primary School?
The nearest schools to Sydenham Primary School are Copperfield College-Sydenham Junior Campus (0.3 km), Catholic Regional College Sydenham (0.9 km), Emmaus Catholic Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Sydenham Primary School located?
Sydenham Primary School is located in Sydenham, VIC 3037. Visit the school website at http://www.sydenham.vic.edu.au.