Chatham Primary School
Chatham Primary School is a government primary school in Surrey Hills, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1147, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 241 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Surrey Hills VIC 3127. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Chatham Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Chatham Primary School ranks 95th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 25th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Paul's College, an independent combined school 0.7 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. Chatham Primary School scores 1147, above average.
School zone
Chatham 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 Surrey Hills
Chatham Primary School is located in Surrey Hills, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,503/wk and median rent of $462/wk. Population: 13,655.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Surrey Hills suburb profileSchools near Chatham Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chatham Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balwyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn | 1.0 km | 1171 | 24 higher | 574 |
| Fintona Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Balwyn | 1.0 km | 1191 | 44 higher | 533 |
| Mont Albert Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mont Albert | 1.1 km | 1149 | 2 higher | 605 |
| Surrey Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Surrey Hills | 1.2 km | 1166 | 19 higher | 358 |
| Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.7 km | 1135 | 12 lower | 814 |
| Canterbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Canterbury | 1.7 km | 1192 | 45 higher | 639 |
| Greythorn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn North | 1.8 km | 1152 | 5 higher | 434 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chatham Primary School a government school?
Yes, Chatham Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chatham Primary School offer?
Chatham Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Chatham Primary School's ICSEA score?
Chatham Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1147, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chatham Primary School?
Chatham Primary School has 241 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chatham Primary School?
The nearest schools to Chatham Primary School are St Paul's College (0.7 km), Our Holy Redeemer School (0.8 km), Balwyn Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Chatham Primary School located?
Chatham Primary School is located in Surrey Hills, VIC 3127. Visit the school website at http://www.chathamps.vic.edu.au.