Aberfeldie Primary School
Aberfeldie Primary School is a government primary school in Essendon, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1108, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Essendon VIC 3040. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Aberfeldie Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Aberfeldie Primary School ranks 272nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 40 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Nativity School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. Aberfeldie Primary School scores 1108, above average.
School zone
Aberfeldie 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
Aberfeldie Primary School is located in Essendon, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,132/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 21,240.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Essendon suburb profileSchools near Aberfeldie Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Aberfeldie Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Nativity SchoolCatholic Primary · Aberfeldie | 0.1 km | 1111 | 3 higher | 364 |
| Ave Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Aberfeldie | 0.2 km | 1082 | 26 lower | 826 |
| Buckley Park CollegeGovernment Secondary · Essendon | 1.1 km | 1088 | 20 lower | 888 |
| St Margaret's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maribyrnong | 1.2 km | 1125 | 17 higher | 441 |
| St Bernard's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 1.3 km | 1100 | 8 lower | 1,567 |
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Niddrie | 1.3 km | 1027 | 81 lower | 1,109 |
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Essendon | 1.5 km | 1116 | 8 higher | 529 |
| St John Bosco's SchoolCatholic Primary · Niddrie | 1.5 km | 1108 | same | 413 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberfeldie Primary School a government school?
Yes, Aberfeldie Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Aberfeldie Primary School offer?
Aberfeldie Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Aberfeldie Primary School's ICSEA score?
Aberfeldie Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1108, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Aberfeldie Primary School?
Aberfeldie Primary School has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Aberfeldie Primary School?
The nearest schools to Aberfeldie Primary School are Our Lady of the Nativity School (0.1 km), Ave Maria College (0.2 km), Essendon Keilor College-Senior Campus (0.6 km).
Where is Aberfeldie Primary School located?
Aberfeldie Primary School is located in Essendon, VIC 3040. Visit the school website at http://www.aberfeldieps.vic.edu.au/.