Bentleigh West Primary School
Bentleigh West Primary School is a government primary school in Bentleigh, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1146, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 788 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 42% have a language background other than English.
Bentleigh VIC 3204. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bentleigh West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bentleigh West Primary School ranks 104th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brighton Secondary College, a government secondary 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. Bentleigh West Primary School scores 1146, above average.
School zone
Bentleigh West 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 Bentleigh
Bentleigh West Primary School is located in Bentleigh, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,263/wk and median rent of $480/wk. Population: 17,921.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bentleigh suburb profileSchools near Bentleigh West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bentleigh West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Brighton East | 0.7 km | 1106 | 40 lower | 873 |
| St Finbar's SchoolCatholic Primary · Brighton East | 0.9 km | 1136 | 10 lower | 331 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bentleigh | 1.3 km | 1093 | 53 lower | 732 |
| St Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bentleigh | 1.3 km | 1134 | 12 lower | 341 |
| Ormond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ormond | 1.6 km | 1158 | 12 higher | 318 |
| St Leonard's CollegeIndependent Combined · Brighton East | 1.9 km | 1184 | 38 higher | 1,597 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bentleigh West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bentleigh West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bentleigh West Primary School offer?
Bentleigh West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Bentleigh West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bentleigh West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1146, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bentleigh West Primary School?
Bentleigh West Primary School has 788 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bentleigh West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bentleigh West Primary School are Brighton Secondary College (0.7 km), St Finbar's School (0.9 km), Melbourne Montessori College - Brighton East Campus (1.3 km).
Where is Bentleigh West Primary School located?
Bentleigh West Primary School is located in Bentleigh, VIC 3204. Visit the school website at https://www.bentleighwestps.vic.edu.au/.