Penders Grove Primary School
Penders Grove Primary School is a government primary school in Thornbury, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1021, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 160 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Thornbury VIC 3071. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penders Grove Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Penders Grove Primary School ranks 850th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 50 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 44th-highest ICSEA and the 35th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Spirit School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Penders Grove Primary School scores 1021, near average.
School zone
Penders Grove 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 Thornbury
Penders Grove Primary School is located in Thornbury, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,971/wk and median rent of $391/wk. Population: 19,005.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thornbury suburb profileSchools near Penders Grove Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penders Grove Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Thornbury | 0.7 km | 1107 | 86 higher | 129 |
| Wales Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 0.9 km | 1140 | 119 higher | 616 |
| Preston South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.0 km | 1127 | 106 higher | 397 |
| Thornbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Thornbury | 1.0 km | 1067 | 46 higher | 1,123 |
| Virtual School VictoriaGovernment Combined · Thornbury | 1.3 km | 1073 | 52 higher | 6,248 |
| Thornbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.5 km | 1093 | 72 higher | 308 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penders Grove Primary School a government school?
Yes, Penders Grove Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Penders Grove Primary School offer?
Penders Grove Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Penders Grove Primary School's ICSEA score?
Penders Grove Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1021, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penders Grove Primary School?
Penders Grove Primary School has 160 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penders Grove Primary School?
The nearest schools to Penders Grove Primary School are Holy Spirit School (0.7 km), Wales Street Primary School (0.9 km), Preston South Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Penders Grove Primary School located?
Penders Grove Primary School is located in Thornbury, VIC 3071. Visit the school website at http://www.pendersgroveps.vic.edu.au/.