Malvern Valley Primary School
Malvern Valley Primary School is a government primary school in Malvern East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1114, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 258 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 50% have a language background other than English.
Malvern East VIC 3145. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Malvern Valley Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Malvern Valley Primary School ranks 248th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 32nd-highest ICSEA and the 26th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is De La Salle College - Holy Eucharist Campus, a Catholic combined 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. Malvern Valley Primary School scores 1114, above average.
School zone
Malvern Valley 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 Malvern East
Malvern Valley Primary School is located in Malvern East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,383/wk and median rent of $421/wk. Population: 22,296.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Malvern East suburb profileSchools near Malvern Valley Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Malvern Valley Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solway Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashburton | 1.1 km | 1161 | 47 higher | 337 |
| Murrumbeena Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Murrumbeena | 1.1 km | 1161 | 47 higher | 555 |
| Oakleigh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Oakleigh | 1.6 km | 1120 | 6 higher | 451 |
| Salesian College ChadstoneCatholic Secondary · Chadstone | 1.7 km | 1093 | 21 lower | 982 |
| Oakleigh GrammarIndependent Combined · Oakleigh | 1.7 km | 1078 | 36 lower | 724 |
| St Michael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ashburton | 1.9 km | 1139 | 25 higher | 222 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malvern Valley Primary School a government school?
Yes, Malvern Valley Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Malvern Valley Primary School offer?
Malvern Valley Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Malvern Valley Primary School's ICSEA score?
Malvern Valley Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1114, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Malvern Valley Primary School?
Malvern Valley Primary School has 258 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Malvern Valley Primary School?
The nearest schools to Malvern Valley Primary School are De La Salle College - Holy Eucharist Campus (1.1 km), Solway Primary School (1.1 km), Murrumbeena Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Malvern Valley Primary School located?
Malvern Valley Primary School is located in Malvern East, VIC 3145. Visit the school website at http://www.mvps.vic.edu.au.