Avondale Primary School
Avondale Primary School is a government primary school in Avondale Heights, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1074, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 433 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 50% have a language background other than English.
Avondale Heights VIC 3034. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Avondale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Avondale Primary School ranks 456th 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 17th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Martin de Porres School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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. Avondale Primary School scores 1074, above average.
School zone
Avondale 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 Avondale Heights
Avondale Primary School is located in Avondale Heights, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,587/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 12,388.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Avondale Heights suburb profileSchools near Avondale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Avondale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin de Porres SchoolCatholic Primary · Avondale Heights | 0.9 km | 1074 | same | 279 |
| Braybrook CollegeGovernment Secondary · Braybrook | 1.8 km | 977 | 97 lower | 1,373 |
| Sunshine North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine North | 2.2 km | 966 | 108 lower | 234 |
| Sunshine Harvester Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine | 2.4 km | 965 | 109 lower | 350 |
| St Bernadette's SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunshine North | 2.4 km | 1005 | 69 lower | 333 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avondale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Avondale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Avondale Primary School offer?
Avondale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Avondale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Avondale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1074, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Avondale Primary School?
Avondale Primary School has 433 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Avondale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Avondale Primary School are St Martin de Porres School (0.9 km), Rosamond School (1.6 km), Braybrook College (1.8 km).
Where is Avondale Primary School located?
Avondale Primary School is located in Avondale Heights, VIC 3034. Visit the school website at http://www.avondaleps.vic.edu.au.