Ashburton Primary School
Ashburton Primary School is a government primary school in Ashburton, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1155, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 444 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Ashburton VIC 3147. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ashburton Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ashburton Primary School ranks 66th 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 19th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Michael's School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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. Ashburton Primary School scores 1155, well above average.
School zone
Ashburton 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 Ashburton
Ashburton Primary School is located in Ashburton, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,743/wk and median rent of $455/wk. Population: 7,952.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ashburton suburb profileSchools near Ashburton Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ashburton Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ashburton | 0.2 km | 1139 | 16 lower | 222 |
| Solway Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashburton | 1.6 km | 1161 | 6 higher | 337 |
| Glen Iris Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Iris | 1.6 km | 1174 | 19 higher | 408 |
| Hartwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Camberwell | 1.6 km | 1191 | 36 higher | 570 |
| Ashwood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ashwood | 1.7 km | 1093 | 62 lower | 989 |
| Parkhill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashwood | 2.0 km | 1098 | 57 lower | 188 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashburton Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ashburton Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ashburton Primary School offer?
Ashburton Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ashburton Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ashburton Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1155, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ashburton Primary School?
Ashburton Primary School has 444 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ashburton Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ashburton Primary School are St Michael's School (0.2 km), Solway Primary School (1.6 km), Glen Iris Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Ashburton Primary School located?
Ashburton Primary School is located in Ashburton, VIC 3147. Visit the school website at http://www.ashburtonps.vic.edu.au.