Ripponlea Primary School
Ripponlea Primary School is a government primary school in St Kilda East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1141, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 256 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
St Kilda East VIC 3183. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ripponlea Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ripponlea Primary School ranks 125th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 22nd-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Scopus Memorial College - Gandel Besen House Campus, an independent combined 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. Ripponlea Primary School scores 1141, above average.
School zone
Ripponlea 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 St Kilda East
Ripponlea Primary School is located in St Kilda East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,020/wk and median rent of $396/wk. Population: 12,571.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
St Kilda East suburb profileSchools near Ripponlea Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ripponlea Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caulfield Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · St Kilda East | 0.3 km | 1157 | 16 higher | 3,555 |
| Beth Rivkah Ladies CollegeIndependent Combined · St Kilda East | 0.6 km | 1086 | 55 lower | 489 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Elsternwick | 0.9 km | 1164 | 23 higher | 347 |
| Yeshivah CollegeIndependent Combined · St Kilda East | 0.9 km | 1073 | 68 lower | 362 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ripponlea Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ripponlea Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ripponlea Primary School offer?
Ripponlea Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ripponlea Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ripponlea Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1141, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ripponlea Primary School?
Ripponlea Primary School has 256 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ripponlea Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ripponlea Primary School are Mount Scopus Memorial College - Gandel Besen House Campus (0.3 km), Caulfield Grammar School (0.3 km), Melbourne Grammar School - Grimwade Campus (0.5 km).
Where is Ripponlea Primary School located?
Ripponlea Primary School is located in St Kilda East, VIC 3183. Visit the school website at http://www.ripponleaps.vic.edu.au/.