Portland South Primary School
Portland South Primary School is a government primary school in Portland, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 958, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 142 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Portland VIC 3305. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Portland South Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Portland South Primary School ranks 1,352nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Portland Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.5 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. Portland South Primary School scores 958, near average.
School zone
Portland South 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.
Schools near Portland South Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Portland South Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Portland | 1.5 km | 946 | 12 lower | 505 |
| All Saints Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Portland | 1.7 km | 1003 | 45 higher | 260 |
| Portland Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Portland | 2.2 km | 981 | 23 higher | 256 |
| Bayview CollegeIndependent Secondary · Portland | 2.3 km | 1009 | 51 higher | 291 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland South Primary School a government school?
Yes, Portland South Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Portland South Primary School offer?
Portland South Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Portland South Primary School's ICSEA score?
Portland South Primary School has an ICSEA score of 958, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Portland South Primary School?
Portland South Primary School has 142 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Portland South Primary School?
The nearest schools to Portland South Primary School are Portland Secondary College (1.5 km), Portland Secondary College-Victoria Parade Campus (1.6 km), Bundarra Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Portland South Primary School located?
Portland South Primary School is located in Portland, VIC 3305. Visit the school website at http://www.portlandsthps.vic.edu.au/.