Karingal Primary School
Karingal Primary School is a government primary school in Frankston, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 985, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 239 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Frankston VIC 3199. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Karingal Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Karingal Primary School ranks 1,167th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John's School, a Catholic primary school 1.0 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. Karingal Primary School scores 985, near average.
School zone
Karingal 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 Frankston
Karingal Primary School is located in Frankston, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,387/wk and median rent of $342/wk. Population: 37,331.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Frankston suburb profileSchools near Karingal Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Karingal Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Frankston East | 1.0 km | 1053 | 68 higher | 270 |
| McClelland Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Frankston | 1.1 km | 981 | 4 lower | 1,089 |
| Frankston East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.1 km | 943 | 42 lower | 160 |
| John Paul CollegeCatholic Secondary · Frankston | 1.2 km | 1055 | 70 higher | 1,300 |
| Karingal Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.3 km | 950 | 35 lower | 93 |
| Monterey Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Frankston North | 1.3 km | 927 | 58 lower | 462 |
| Naranga SchoolGovernment Combined · Frankston | 1.4 km | 945 | 40 lower | 159 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karingal Primary School a government school?
Yes, Karingal Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Karingal Primary School offer?
Karingal Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Karingal Primary School's ICSEA score?
Karingal Primary School has an ICSEA score of 985, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Karingal Primary School?
Karingal Primary School has 239 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Karingal Primary School?
The nearest schools to Karingal Primary School are St John's School (1.0 km), McClelland Secondary College (1.1 km), Frankston East Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Karingal Primary School located?
Karingal Primary School is located in Frankston, VIC 3199. Visit the school website at http://www.karingalps.vic.edu.au.