Chelsea Primary School
Chelsea Primary School is a government primary school in Chelsea, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 360 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Chelsea VIC 3196. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Chelsea Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Chelsea Primary School ranks 449th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's 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. Chelsea Primary School scores 1075, above average.
School zone
Chelsea 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 Chelsea
Chelsea Primary School is located in Chelsea, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,683/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 8,347.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chelsea suburb profileSchools near Chelsea Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chelsea Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Chelsea | 0.3 km | 1084 | 9 higher | 317 |
| Bonbeach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonbeach | 1.4 km | 1077 | 2 higher | 367 |
| Chelsea Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chelsea Heights | 1.9 km | 1059 | 16 lower | 415 |
| Edithvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Edithvale | 2.1 km | 1100 | 25 higher | 525 |
| Cornish CollegeIndependent Combined · Bangholme | 2.6 km | 1132 | 57 higher | 664 |
| Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Patterson Lakes | 2.6 km | 1061 | 14 lower | 521 |
| Carrum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carrum | 2.6 km | 1075 | same | 369 |
| Patterson River Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Seaford | 3.4 km | 1015 | 60 lower | 1,268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chelsea Primary School a government school?
Yes, Chelsea Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chelsea Primary School offer?
Chelsea Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Chelsea Primary School's ICSEA score?
Chelsea Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chelsea Primary School?
Chelsea Primary School has 360 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chelsea Primary School?
The nearest schools to Chelsea Primary School are St Joseph's School (0.3 km), Westall Secondary College-LEEP Chelsea (0.6 km), Oakwood School-Oakwood School VCAL Campus (0.6 km).
Where is Chelsea Primary School located?
Chelsea Primary School is located in Chelsea, VIC 3196. Visit the school website at http://www.chelseaps.vic.edu.au.