Old Orchard Primary School
Old Orchard Primary School is a government primary school in Blackburn North, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1127, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 441 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 38% of students have a language background other than English.
Blackburn North VIC 3130. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Old Orchard Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Old Orchard Primary School ranks 186th 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 19th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Blackburn High School, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Old Orchard Primary School scores 1127, above average.
School zone
Old Orchard 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 Blackburn North
Old Orchard Primary School is located in Blackburn North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,021/wk and median rent of $431/wk. Population: 7,627.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blackburn North suburb profileSchools near Old Orchard Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Old Orchard Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blackburn | 0.4 km | 1094 | 33 lower | 1,289 |
| Blackburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.1 km | 1141 | 14 higher | 440 |
| St Philip's SchoolCatholic Primary · Blackburn North | 1.2 km | 1137 | 10 higher | 40 |
| Whitehorse Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 1.3 km | 1123 | 4 lower | 302 |
| Beverley Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.3 km | 1153 | 26 higher | 811 |
| Kerrimuir Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Box Hill North | 1.6 km | 1137 | 10 higher | 572 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Orchard Primary School a government school?
Yes, Old Orchard Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Old Orchard Primary School offer?
Old Orchard Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Old Orchard Primary School's ICSEA score?
Old Orchard Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1127, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Old Orchard Primary School?
Old Orchard Primary School has 441 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Old Orchard Primary School?
The nearest schools to Old Orchard Primary School are Blackburn High School (0.4 km), Blackburn Primary School (1.1 km), St Philip's School (1.2 km).
Where is Old Orchard Primary School located?
Old Orchard Primary School is located in Blackburn North, VIC 3130. Visit the school website at http://www.oldorchardps.vic.edu.au.