Laburnum Primary School
Laburnum Primary School is a government primary school in Blackburn, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1159, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 619 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 74% 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 Laburnum Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Laburnum Primary School ranks 53rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 42 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Box Hill High School, a government secondary 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. Laburnum Primary School scores 1159, well above average.
School zone
Laburnum 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
Laburnum 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 Laburnum Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Laburnum Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Box Hill | 0.8 km | 1123 | 36 lower | 1,547 |
| St Francis Xavier's SchoolCatholic Primary · Box Hill | 1.1 km | 1105 | 54 lower | 257 |
| Our Lady of Sion CollegeCatholic Secondary · Box Hill | 1.2 km | 1111 | 48 lower | 930 |
| Roberts McCubbin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Box Hill South | 1.4 km | 1120 | 39 lower | 303 |
| Orchard Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 1.6 km | 1130 | 29 lower | 592 |
| Aurora SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 1.8 km | 1038 | 121 lower | 270 |
| Kingswood CollegeIndependent Combined · Box Hill | 1.9 km | 1162 | 3 higher | 575 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laburnum Primary School a government school?
Yes, Laburnum Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Laburnum Primary School offer?
Laburnum Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Laburnum Primary School's ICSEA score?
Laburnum Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1159, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Laburnum Primary School?
Laburnum Primary School has 619 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Laburnum Primary School?
The nearest schools to Laburnum Primary School are Box Hill High School (0.8 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - Box Hill (0.8 km), St Francis Xavier's School (1.1 km).
Where is Laburnum Primary School located?
Laburnum Primary School is located in Blackburn, VIC 3130. Visit the school website at http://www.laburnumps.vic.edu.au.