Gardenvale Primary School
Gardenvale Primary School is a government primary school in Brighton East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1164, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 617 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 26% of students have a language background other than English.
Brighton East VIC 3187. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gardenvale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Gardenvale Primary School ranks 37th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melbourne Montessori College - Brighton East Campus, an independent combined school 0.8 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. Gardenvale Primary School scores 1164, well above average.
School zone
Gardenvale 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 Brighton East
Gardenvale Primary School is located in Brighton East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,544/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 16,757.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Brighton East suburb profileSchools near Gardenvale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gardenvale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Finbar's SchoolCatholic Primary · Brighton East | 1.3 km | 1136 | 28 lower | 331 |
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 1.4 km | 1153 | 11 lower | 550 |
| Leibler Yavneh CollegeIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 1.5 km | 1123 | 41 lower | 559 |
| Firbank Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Brighton | 1.6 km | 1152 | 12 lower | 1,046 |
| Ormond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ormond | 1.7 km | 1158 | 6 lower | 318 |
| St James' SchoolCatholic Primary · Brighton | 1.7 km | 1133 | 31 lower | 146 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gardenvale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Gardenvale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gardenvale Primary School offer?
Gardenvale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Gardenvale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Gardenvale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1164, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gardenvale Primary School?
Gardenvale Primary School has 617 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gardenvale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Gardenvale Primary School are Melbourne Montessori College - Brighton East Campus (0.8 km), St Finbar's School (1.3 km), Brighton Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Gardenvale Primary School located?
Gardenvale Primary School is located in Brighton East, VIC 3187. Visit the school website at http://www.gardenvaleps.vic.edu.au.