Elwood Primary School
Elwood Primary School is a government primary school in Elwood, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1131, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 618 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Elwood VIC 3184. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Elwood Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Elwood Primary School ranks 178th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 25th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Elwood College, a government secondary 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. Elwood Primary School scores 1131, above average.
School zone
Elwood 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 Elwood
Elwood Primary School is located in Elwood, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,096/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 15,153.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Elwood suburb profileSchools near Elwood Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Elwood Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood CollegeGovernment Secondary · Elwood | 0.3 km | 1096 | 35 lower | 804 |
| Elsternwick Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 1.4 km | 1147 | 16 higher | 463 |
| St Kilda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Kilda | 1.4 km | 1126 | 5 lower | 437 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Elsternwick | 1.5 km | 1164 | 33 higher | 347 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elwood Primary School a government school?
Yes, Elwood Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Elwood Primary School offer?
Elwood Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Elwood Primary School's ICSEA score?
Elwood Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1131, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Elwood Primary School?
Elwood Primary School has 618 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Elwood Primary School?
The nearest schools to Elwood Primary School are Elwood College (0.3 km), St Columba's School (0.6 km), Adass Israel School - Glen Eira Road Campus (1.0 km).
Where is Elwood Primary School located?
Elwood Primary School is located in Elwood, VIC 3184. Visit the school website at http://www.elwoodprimary.vic.edu.au.