Preston West Primary School
Preston West Primary School is a government primary school in Preston, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1135, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 58% of students have a language background other than English.
Preston VIC 3072. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Preston West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Preston West Primary School ranks 160th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 46 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Raphael's School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Preston West Primary School scores 1135, above average.
School zone
Preston West 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 Preston West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Preston West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Raphael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Preston West | 0.4 km | 1096 | 39 lower | 287 |
| Preston High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Preston | 1.0 km | 1104 | 31 lower | 1,275 |
| St John's College PrestonIndependent Combined · Preston | 1.0 km | 1066 | 69 lower | 345 |
| Bell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.2 km | 1165 | 30 higher | 440 |
| Newlands Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.2 km | 1146 | 11 higher | 437 |
| Preston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.5 km | 1113 | 22 lower | 646 |
| Preston South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.6 km | 1127 | 8 lower | 397 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preston West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Preston West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Preston West Primary School offer?
Preston West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Preston West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Preston West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1135, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Preston West Primary School?
Preston West Primary School has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Preston West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Preston West Primary School are St Raphael's School (0.4 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- Preston (0.6 km), Preston High School (1.0 km).
Where is Preston West Primary School located?
Preston West Primary School is located in Preston, VIC 3072. Visit the school website at http://www.prestonwest.vic.edu.au.