Parkdale Primary School
Parkdale Primary School is a government primary school in Parkdale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1133, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 631 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 18% of students have a language background other than English.
Parkdale VIC 3195. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Parkdale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Parkdale Primary School ranks 168th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Parktone Primary School, a government primary 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. Parkdale Primary School scores 1133, above average.
School zone
Parkdale 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 Parkdale
Parkdale Primary School is located in Parkdale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,130/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 12,308.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Parkdale suburb profileSchools near Parkdale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Parkdale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parktone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parkdale | 0.8 km | 1101 | 32 lower | 411 |
| Parkdale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mordialloc | 1.0 km | 1067 | 66 lower | 1,418 |
| St Bede's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mentone | 1.3 km | 1097 | 36 lower | 1,882 |
| Mentone Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Mentone | 1.4 km | 1144 | 11 higher | 2,008 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mentone | 1.5 km | 1116 | 17 lower | 460 |
| Mordialloc Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mordialloc | 1.5 km | 1095 | 38 lower | 249 |
| Mentone Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Mentone | 1.7 km | 1174 | 41 higher | 560 |
| Mentone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mentone | 1.7 km | 1112 | 21 lower | 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parkdale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Parkdale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Parkdale Primary School offer?
Parkdale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Parkdale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Parkdale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1133, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Parkdale Primary School?
Parkdale Primary School has 631 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Parkdale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Parkdale Primary School are Parktone Primary School (0.8 km), St John Vianney's School (0.9 km), Parkdale Secondary College (1.0 km).
Where is Parkdale Primary School located?
Parkdale Primary School is located in Parkdale, VIC 3195. Visit the school website at http://www.parkdaleps.vic.edu.au.