Canterbury Primary School
Canterbury Primary School is a government primary school in Canterbury, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1192, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 639 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 47% of students have a language background other than English.
Canterbury VIC 3126. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Canterbury Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Canterbury Primary School ranks 5th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Siena College Ltd, a Catholic 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. Canterbury Primary School scores 1192, well above average.
School zone
Canterbury 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 Canterbury Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canterbury Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College LtdCatholic Secondary · Camberwell | 0.3 km | 1153 | 39 lower | 691 |
| Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 0.4 km | 1135 | 57 lower | 814 |
| Camberwell High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 0.9 km | 1119 | 73 lower | 824 |
| Surrey Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Surrey Hills | 1.6 km | 1166 | 26 lower | 358 |
| Chatham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Surrey Hills | 1.7 km | 1147 | 45 lower | 241 |
| Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 1.7 km | 1141 | 51 lower | 775 |
| Wattle Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood | 1.8 km | 1122 | 70 lower | 251 |
| Fintona Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Balwyn | 1.8 km | 1191 | 1 lower | 533 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canterbury Primary School a government school?
Yes, Canterbury Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Canterbury Primary School offer?
Canterbury Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Canterbury Primary School's ICSEA score?
Canterbury Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1192, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canterbury Primary School?
Canterbury Primary School has 639 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canterbury Primary School?
The nearest schools to Canterbury Primary School are Siena College Ltd (0.3 km), Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar (0.4 km), Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Primary Campus (0.4 km).
Where is Canterbury Primary School located?
Canterbury Primary School is located in Canterbury, VIC 3126. Visit the school website at http://www.canterburyps.vic.edu.au.