Kilsyth Primary School
Kilsyth Primary School is a government primary school in Kilsyth, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 114 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Kilsyth VIC 3137. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kilsyth Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Kilsyth Primary School ranks 1,408th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Richard's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.8 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. Kilsyth Primary School scores 948, below average.
School zone
Kilsyth 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 Kilsyth
Kilsyth Primary School is located in Kilsyth, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,649/wk and median rent of $391/wk. Population: 11,699.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kilsyth suburb profileSchools near Kilsyth Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kilsyth Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mooroolbark | 1.4 km | 972 | 24 higher | 530 |
| St Peter Julian EymardCatholic Primary · Mooroolbark | 1.6 km | 1036 | 88 higher | 583 |
| Ruskin Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.6 km | 1034 | 86 higher | 488 |
| Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroolbark | 2.5 km | 1013 | 65 higher | 569 |
| Billanook CollegeIndependent Combined · Mooroolbark | 2.6 km | 1104 | 156 higher | 889 |
| Montrose Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montrose | 2.7 km | 1050 | 102 higher | 566 |
| Dorset Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 2.7 km | 1034 | 86 higher | 525 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kilsyth Primary School a government school?
Yes, Kilsyth Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kilsyth Primary School offer?
Kilsyth Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Kilsyth Primary School's ICSEA score?
Kilsyth Primary School has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kilsyth Primary School?
Kilsyth Primary School has 114 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kilsyth Primary School?
The nearest schools to Kilsyth Primary School are St Richard's Primary School (0.8 km), Pembroke Primary School (1.2 km), Gladesville Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Kilsyth Primary School located?
Kilsyth Primary School is located in Kilsyth, VIC 3137. Visit the school website at http://www.kilsythps.vic.edu.au/.