The Lake Primary School
The Lake Primary School is a government primary school in Cabarita, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 986, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Cabarita VIC 3505. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Lake Primary School compares
By ICSEA, The Lake Primary School ranks 1,152nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mildura South Primary School, a government primary school 3.2 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. The Lake Primary School scores 986, near average.
School zone
The Lake 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 The Lake Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Lake Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildura South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mildura South | 3.2 km | 939 | 47 lower | 457 |
| Trinity Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Mildura | 3.3 km | 1077 | 91 higher | 505 |
| Ranfurly Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mildura | 3.9 km | 906 | 80 lower | 418 |
| Merbein P-10 CollegeGovernment Combined · Merbein | 4.5 km | 944 | 42 lower | 644 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lake Primary School a government school?
Yes, The Lake Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Lake Primary School offer?
The Lake Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is The Lake Primary School's ICSEA score?
The Lake Primary School has an ICSEA score of 986, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Lake Primary School?
The Lake Primary School has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Lake Primary School?
The nearest schools to The Lake Primary School are Mildura South Primary School (3.2 km), Trinity Lutheran College (3.3 km), Ranfurly Primary School (3.9 km).
Where is The Lake Primary School located?
The Lake Primary School is located in Cabarita, VIC 3505. Visit the school website at http://www.thelakeps.vic.edu.au.