Solway Primary School
Solway Primary School is a government primary school in Ashburton, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1161, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 12% of students 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 Solway Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Solway Primary School ranks 46th 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 21st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Malvern Valley Primary School, a government primary school 1.1 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. Solway Primary School scores 1161, well above average.
School zone
Solway 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
Solway 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 Solway Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Solway Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Malvern East | 1.1 km | 1114 | 47 lower | 258 |
| St Michael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ashburton | 1.3 km | 1139 | 22 lower | 222 |
| Murrumbeena Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Murrumbeena | 1.5 km | 1161 | same | 555 |
| Lloyd Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Malvern East | 1.5 km | 1180 | 19 higher | 385 |
| Glen Iris Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Iris | 1.5 km | 1174 | 13 higher | 408 |
| Ashburton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashburton | 1.6 km | 1155 | 6 lower | 444 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Solway Primary School a government school?
Yes, Solway Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Solway Primary School offer?
Solway Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Solway Primary School's ICSEA score?
Solway Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1161, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Solway Primary School?
Solway Primary School has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Solway Primary School?
The nearest schools to Solway Primary School are Malvern Valley Primary School (1.1 km), The Currajong School (1.2 km), De La Salle College - Holy Eucharist Campus (1.3 km).
Where is Solway Primary School located?
Solway Primary School is located in Ashburton, VIC 3147. Visit the school website at http://www.solwayps.vic.edu.au.