Eltham East Primary School
Eltham East Primary School is a government primary school in Eltham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1143, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 652 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 26% of students have a language background other than English.
Eltham VIC 3095. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Eltham East Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Eltham East Primary School ranks 114th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady Help of Christians 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. Eltham East Primary School scores 1143, above average.
School zone
Eltham East 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.
Schools near Eltham East Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Eltham East Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Ladies' College LtdCatholic Secondary · Eltham | 1.0 km | 1119 | 24 lower | 901 |
| Eltham North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham North | 1.3 km | 1127 | 16 lower | 475 |
| Eltham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham | 1.6 km | 1117 | 26 lower | 253 |
| Eltham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Eltham | 1.8 km | 1101 | 42 lower | 1,326 |
| Holy Trinity Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Eltham North | 2.3 km | 1137 | 6 lower | 393 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Montmorency | 2.6 km | 1122 | 21 lower | 382 |
| Research Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Research | 2.7 km | 1092 | 51 lower | 219 |
| Glen Katherine Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham North | 2.7 km | 1088 | 55 lower | 554 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eltham East Primary School a government school?
Yes, Eltham East Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Eltham East Primary School offer?
Eltham East Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Eltham East Primary School's ICSEA score?
Eltham East Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1143, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Eltham East Primary School?
Eltham East Primary School has 652 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Eltham East Primary School?
The nearest schools to Eltham East Primary School are Our Lady Help of Christians School (0.8 km), Catholic Ladies' College Ltd (1.0 km), Eltham North Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Eltham East Primary School located?
Eltham East Primary School is located in Eltham, VIC 3095. Visit the school website at http://www.elthameastps.vic.edu.au.