Cardinia Primary School
Cardinia Primary School is a government primary school in Cardinia, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 976, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 189 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Cardinia VIC 3978. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cardinia Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Cardinia Primary School ranks 1,241st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Clyde Grammar, an independent primary school 6.0 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. Cardinia Primary School scores 976, near average.
School zone
Cardinia 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 Cardinia
Cardinia Primary School is located in Cardinia, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,875/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 342.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Cardinia Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cardinia Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde GrammarIndependent Primary · Clyde North | 6.0 km | 1088 | 112 higher | 312 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardinia Primary School a government school?
Yes, Cardinia Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cardinia Primary School offer?
Cardinia Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Cardinia Primary School's ICSEA score?
Cardinia Primary School has an ICSEA score of 976, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cardinia Primary School?
Cardinia Primary School has 189 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cardinia Primary School?
The nearest schools to Cardinia Primary School are Clyde Grammar (6.0 km).
Where is Cardinia Primary School located?
Cardinia Primary School is located in Cardinia, VIC 3978. Visit the school website at http://www.cardiniaps.vic.edu.au.