Essex Heights Primary School
Essex Heights Primary School is a government primary school in Mount Waverley, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1150, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 617 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 77% of students have a language background other than English.
Mount Waverley VIC 3149. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Essex Heights Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Essex Heights Primary School ranks 84th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Frank Dando Sports Academy, an independent secondary school 0.7 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. Essex Heights Primary School scores 1150, well above average.
School zone
Essex Heights 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 Mount Waverley
Essex Heights Primary School is located in Mount Waverley, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,066/wk and median rent of $476/wk. Population: 35,340.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Waverley suburb profileSchools near Essex Heights Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Essex Heights Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashwood | 0.7 km | 1098 | 52 lower | 188 |
| Ashwood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ashwood | 1.0 km | 1093 | 57 lower | 989 |
| Mount Waverley Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Waverley | 1.6 km | 1127 | 23 lower | 1,862 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Burwood | 1.7 km | 1207 | 57 higher | 1,530 |
| Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeIndependent Combined · Burwood | 1.8 km | 1159 | 9 higher | 1,170 |
| Holy Family SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Waverley | 1.8 km | 1124 | 26 lower | 259 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essex Heights Primary School a government school?
Yes, Essex Heights Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Essex Heights Primary School offer?
Essex Heights Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Essex Heights Primary School's ICSEA score?
Essex Heights Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1150, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Essex Heights Primary School?
Essex Heights Primary School has 617 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Essex Heights Primary School?
The nearest schools to Essex Heights Primary School are Frank Dando Sports Academy (0.7 km), Parkhill Primary School (0.7 km), Ashwood School (0.8 km).
Where is Essex Heights Primary School located?
Essex Heights Primary School is located in Mount Waverley, VIC 3149. Visit the school website at http://www.essexheightsps.vic.edu.au/.