Essendon North Primary School
Essendon North Primary School is a government primary school in Essendon North, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1116, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 629 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 55% of students have a language background other than English.
Essendon North VIC 3041. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Essendon North Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Essendon North Primary School ranks 238th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Buckley Park College, a government secondary 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. Essendon North Primary School scores 1116, above average.
School zone
Essendon North 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 Essendon North
Essendon North Primary School is located in Essendon North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,712/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 3,071.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Essendon North suburb profileSchools near Essendon North Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Essendon North Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Park CollegeGovernment Secondary · Essendon | 0.8 km | 1088 | 28 lower | 888 |
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Essendon | 1.2 km | 1116 | same | 529 |
| St John Bosco's SchoolCatholic Primary · Niddrie | 1.3 km | 1108 | 8 lower | 413 |
| Strathmore Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Strathmore | 1.4 km | 1104 | 12 lower | 304 |
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Niddrie | 1.6 km | 1027 | 89 lower | 1,109 |
| Our Lady of the Nativity SchoolCatholic Primary · Aberfeldie | 1.7 km | 1111 | 5 lower | 364 |
| Ave Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Aberfeldie | 1.7 km | 1082 | 34 lower | 826 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essendon North Primary School a government school?
Yes, Essendon North Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Essendon North Primary School offer?
Essendon North Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Essendon North Primary School's ICSEA score?
Essendon North Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1116, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Essendon North Primary School?
Essendon North Primary School has 629 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Essendon North Primary School?
The nearest schools to Essendon North Primary School are Buckley Park College (0.8 km), St Therese's School (1.2 km), St John Bosco's School (1.3 km).
Where is Essendon North Primary School located?
Essendon North Primary School is located in Essendon North, VIC 3041. Visit the school website at http://www.enps.vic.edu.au/.