Hamlyn Banks Primary School
Hamlyn Banks Primary School is a government primary school in Hamlyn Heights, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 976, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 290 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hamlyn Banks Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hamlyn Banks Primary School ranks 1,241st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Western Heights Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.6 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. Hamlyn Banks Primary School scores 976, near average.
School zone
Hamlyn Banks 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 Hamlyn Heights
Hamlyn Banks Primary School is located in Hamlyn Heights, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,643/wk and median rent of $345/wk. Population: 6,518.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hamlyn Heights suburb profileSchools near Hamlyn Banks Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hamlyn Banks Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Heights Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hamlyn Heights | 0.6 km | 991 | 15 higher | 1,060 |
| Kardinia International CollegeIndependent Combined · Bell Post Hill | 0.6 km | 1155 | 179 higher | 1,925 |
| Nelson Park SchoolGovernment Combined · Bell Park | 1.0 km | 938 | 38 lower | 334 |
| Holy Family SchoolCatholic Primary · Bell Park | 1.2 km | 1029 | 53 higher | 344 |
| Clonard CollegeCatholic Secondary · Herne Hill | 1.3 km | 1051 | 75 higher | 940 |
| Herne Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamlyn Heights | 1.3 km | 1023 | 47 higher | 267 |
| North Geelong Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · North Geelong | 1.5 km | 961 | 15 lower | 989 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamlyn Banks Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hamlyn Banks Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hamlyn Banks Primary School offer?
Hamlyn Banks Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Hamlyn Banks Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hamlyn Banks Primary School has an ICSEA score of 976, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hamlyn Banks Primary School?
Hamlyn Banks Primary School has 290 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hamlyn Banks Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hamlyn Banks Primary School are Western Heights Secondary College (0.6 km), Kardinia International College (0.6 km), Hamlyn Views School (0.9 km).
Where is Hamlyn Banks Primary School located?
Hamlyn Banks Primary School is located in Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215. Visit the school website at http://www.hbps.vic.edu.au.