Hughesdale Primary School
Hughesdale Primary School is a government primary school in Hughesdale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1144, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 572 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 48% of students have a language background other than English.
Hughesdale VIC 3166. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hughesdale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hughesdale Primary School ranks 110th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sacred Heart Girls' College, a Catholic 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. Hughesdale Primary School scores 1144, above average.
School zone
Hughesdale 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 Hughesdale
Hughesdale Primary School is located in Hughesdale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,057/wk and median rent of $416/wk. Population: 7,563.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hughesdale suburb profileSchools near Hughesdale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hughesdale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Girls' CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hughesdale | 0.8 km | 1102 | 42 lower | 932 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Murrumbeena | 1.2 km | 1141 | 3 lower | 263 |
| Oakleigh GrammarIndependent Combined · Oakleigh | 1.2 km | 1078 | 66 lower | 724 |
| Oakleigh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Oakleigh | 1.6 km | 1120 | 24 lower | 451 |
| Coatesville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.7 km | 1136 | 8 lower | 795 |
| St Peter's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bentleigh East | 2.0 km | 1121 | 23 lower | 625 |
| Valkstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 2.0 km | 1156 | 12 higher | 668 |
| South Oakleigh CollegeGovernment Secondary · Oakleigh South | 2.1 km | 1052 | 92 lower | 950 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hughesdale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hughesdale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hughesdale Primary School offer?
Hughesdale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Hughesdale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hughesdale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1144, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hughesdale Primary School?
Hughesdale Primary School has 572 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hughesdale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hughesdale Primary School are Sacred Heart Girls' College (0.8 km), Sacred Heart School (0.9 km), St Patrick's School (1.2 km).
Where is Hughesdale Primary School located?
Hughesdale Primary School is located in Hughesdale, VIC 3166. Visit the school website at http://www.hughesdaleps.vic.edu.au.