Preston North East Primary School
Preston North East Primary School is a government primary school in East Preston, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 58% have a language background other than English.
East Preston VIC 3072. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Preston North East Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Preston North East Primary School ranks 1,369th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 37th-highest ICSEA and the 25th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is East Preston Islamic College, an independent combined 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. Preston North East Primary School scores 955, near average.
School zone
Preston North East 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 Preston North East Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Preston North East Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Preston Islamic CollegeIndependent Combined · Preston | 0.4 km | 976 | 21 higher | 733 |
| Northern College of the Arts and TechnologyGovernment Secondary · Preston | 0.8 km | 1060 | 105 higher | 367 |
| Holy Name SchoolCatholic Primary · Reservoir | 1.0 km | 1078 | 123 higher | 205 |
| Reservoir High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Reservoir | 1.3 km | 989 | 34 higher | 629 |
| Reservoir East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Reservoir | 1.6 km | 935 | 20 lower | 276 |
| Preston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.7 km | 1113 | 158 higher | 646 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preston North East Primary School a government school?
Yes, Preston North East Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Preston North East Primary School offer?
Preston North East Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Preston North East Primary School's ICSEA score?
Preston North East Primary School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Preston North East Primary School?
Preston North East Primary School has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Preston North East Primary School?
The nearest schools to Preston North East Primary School are East Preston Islamic College (0.4 km), Northern College of the Arts and Technology (0.8 km), Yarra Me School (0.9 km).
Where is Preston North East Primary School located?
Preston North East Primary School is located in East Preston, VIC 3072. Visit the school website at http://www.pneps.vic.edu.au.