Blackburn Lake Primary School
Blackburn Lake Primary School is a government primary school in Blackburn, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1170, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 542 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 45% of students have a language background other than English.
Blackburn VIC 3130. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Blackburn Lake Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Blackburn Lake Primary School ranks 21st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nunawading Christian College - Secondary, an independent 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. Blackburn Lake Primary School scores 1170, well above average.
School zone
Blackburn Lake 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 Blackburn
Blackburn Lake Primary School is located in Blackburn, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,065/wk and median rent of $411/wk. Population: 14,478.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blackburn suburb profileSchools near Blackburn Lake Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blackburn Lake Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunawading Christian College - SecondaryIndependent Secondary · Nunawading | 0.6 km | 1067 | 103 lower | 261 |
| Nunawading Christian College - PrimaryIndependent Primary · Nunawading | 0.7 km | 1101 | 69 lower | 343 |
| Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nunawading | 1.3 km | 1133 | 37 lower | 388 |
| Blackburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.4 km | 1141 | 29 lower | 440 |
| Aurora SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 1.9 km | 1038 | 132 lower | 270 |
| Burwood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood East | 2.2 km | 1107 | 63 lower | 442 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackburn Lake Primary School a government school?
Yes, Blackburn Lake Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Blackburn Lake Primary School offer?
Blackburn Lake Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Blackburn Lake Primary School's ICSEA score?
Blackburn Lake Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1170, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blackburn Lake Primary School?
Blackburn Lake Primary School has 542 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blackburn Lake Primary School?
The nearest schools to Blackburn Lake Primary School are Nunawading Christian College - Secondary (0.6 km), Nunawading Christian College - Primary (0.7 km), St Thomas the Apostle School (0.9 km).
Where is Blackburn Lake Primary School located?
Blackburn Lake Primary School is located in Blackburn, VIC 3130. Visit the school website at http://www.blps.vic.edu.au.