Ruskin Park Primary School
Ruskin Park Primary School is a government primary school in Croydon, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1034, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 488 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Croydon VIC 3136. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ruskin Park Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ruskin Park Primary School ranks 748th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Croydon Primary School, a government primary school 1.5 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. Ruskin Park Primary School scores 1034, near average.
School zone
Ruskin Park 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 Ruskin Park Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ruskin Park Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.5 km | 955 | 79 lower | 225 |
| Dorset Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.6 km | 1034 | same | 525 |
| Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mooroolbark | 2.0 km | 972 | 62 lower | 530 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Croydon | 2.1 km | 1065 | 31 higher | 454 |
| St Peter Julian EymardCatholic Primary · Mooroolbark | 2.2 km | 1036 | 2 higher | 583 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruskin Park Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ruskin Park Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ruskin Park Primary School offer?
Ruskin Park Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ruskin Park Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ruskin Park Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1034, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ruskin Park Primary School?
Ruskin Park Primary School has 488 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ruskin Park Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ruskin Park Primary School are Croydon Primary School (1.5 km), Dorset Primary School (1.6 km), Kilsyth Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Ruskin Park Primary School located?
Ruskin Park Primary School is located in Croydon, VIC 3136. Visit the school website at http://www.ruskinparkps.vic.edu.au.