Valkstone Primary School
Valkstone Primary School is a government primary school in Bentleigh East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1156, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 668 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 73% of students have a language background other than English.
Bentleigh East VIC 3165. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Valkstone Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Valkstone Primary School ranks 60th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is McKinnon Secondary College - East Campus, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Valkstone Primary School scores 1156, well above average.
School zone
Valkstone 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 Bentleigh East
Valkstone Primary School is located in Bentleigh East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,215/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 30,159.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bentleigh East suburb profileSchools near Valkstone Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Valkstone Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinnon Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mckinnon | 0.8 km | 1118 | 38 lower | 3,052 |
| Mckinnon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ormond | 0.8 km | 1156 | same | 794 |
| Southern Autistic SchoolGovernment Combined · East Bentleigh | 1.4 km | 1049 | 107 lower | 294 |
| Bentleigh Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bentleigh East | 1.5 km | 1082 | 74 lower | 936 |
| St Peter's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.5 km | 1121 | 35 lower | 625 |
| Coatesville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.5 km | 1136 | 20 lower | 795 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Murrumbeena | 1.6 km | 1141 | 15 lower | 263 |
| St Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bentleigh | 1.7 km | 1134 | 22 lower | 341 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Valkstone Primary School a government school?
Yes, Valkstone Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Valkstone Primary School offer?
Valkstone Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Valkstone Primary School's ICSEA score?
Valkstone Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1156, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Valkstone Primary School?
Valkstone Primary School has 668 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Valkstone Primary School?
The nearest schools to Valkstone Primary School are McKinnon Secondary College - East Campus (0.5 km), Mckinnon Secondary College (0.8 km), Mckinnon Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Valkstone Primary School located?
Valkstone Primary School is located in Bentleigh East, VIC 3165. Visit the school website at http://www.valkstoneps.vic.edu.au/.