Park Orchards Primary School
Park Orchards Primary School is a government primary school in Park Orchards, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1119, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 338 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
Park Orchards VIC 3114. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Park Orchards Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Park Orchards Primary School ranks 223rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Anne's School, a Catholic primary school 0.8 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. Park Orchards Primary School scores 1119, above average.
School zone
Park Orchards 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 Park Orchards
Park Orchards Primary School is located in Park Orchards, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $3,155/wk and median rent of $601/wk. Population: 3,835.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Park Orchards suburb profileSchools near Park Orchards Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Park Orchards Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's SchoolCatholic Primary · Park Orchards | 0.8 km | 1119 | same | 231 |
| Whitefriars CollegeCatholic Secondary · Donvale | 2.0 km | 1112 | 7 lower | 1,055 |
| Ringwood North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood North | 2.0 km | 1107 | 12 lower | 471 |
| Donvale Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Donvale | 2.1 km | 1158 | 39 higher | 1,623 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Ringwood North | 2.4 km | 1102 | 17 lower | 386 |
| Ringwood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood North | 2.6 km | 1104 | 15 lower | 215 |
| Warranwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warranwood | 2.8 km | 1089 | 30 lower | 375 |
| Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale CampusIndependent Combined · Donvale | 2.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mullum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood | 2.9 km | 1064 | 55 lower | 261 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Park Orchards Primary School a government school?
Yes, Park Orchards Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Park Orchards Primary School offer?
Park Orchards Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Park Orchards Primary School's ICSEA score?
Park Orchards Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1119, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Park Orchards Primary School?
Park Orchards Primary School has 338 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Park Orchards Primary School?
The nearest schools to Park Orchards Primary School are St Anne's School (0.8 km), Whitefriars College (2.0 km), Ringwood North Primary School (2.0 km).
Where is Park Orchards Primary School located?
Park Orchards Primary School is located in Park Orchards, VIC 3114. Visit the school website at http://www.pops.vic.edu.au.