Deepdene Primary School
Deepdene Primary School is a government primary school in Deepdene, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1159, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 353 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 59% have a language background other than English.
Deepdene VIC 3103. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Deepdene Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Deepdene Primary School ranks 53rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of Good Counsel School, a Catholic primary 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. Deepdene Primary School scores 1159, well above average.
School zone
Deepdene 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 Deepdene Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Deepdene Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genazzano FCJ CollegeCatholic Combined · Kew | 0.4 km | 1127 | 32 lower | 680 |
| Camberwell Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.0 km | 1192 | 33 higher | 1,346 |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.1 km | 1180 | 21 higher | 777 |
| Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 1.2 km | 1154 | 5 lower | 200 |
| Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 1.4 km | 1177 | 18 higher | 2,564 |
| Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 1.5 km | 1141 | 18 lower | 775 |
| Kew High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kew East | 1.5 km | 1110 | 49 lower | 1,015 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deepdene Primary School a government school?
Yes, Deepdene Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Deepdene Primary School offer?
Deepdene Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Deepdene Primary School's ICSEA score?
Deepdene Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1159, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Deepdene Primary School?
Deepdene Primary School has 353 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Deepdene Primary School?
The nearest schools to Deepdene Primary School are Our Lady of Good Counsel School (0.3 km), Genazzano FCJ College (0.4 km), Camberwell Girls Grammar School - Junior Campus (0.9 km).
Where is Deepdene Primary School located?
Deepdene Primary School is located in Deepdene, VIC 3103. Visit the school website at https://www.deepdeneps.vic.edu.au/.