Burwood Heights Primary School
Burwood Heights Primary School is a government primary school in Burwood East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1107, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 442 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 63% have a language background other than English.
Burwood East VIC 3151. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Burwood Heights Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Burwood Heights Primary School ranks 280th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 29th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Forest Hill College, a government secondary school 0.1 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. Burwood Heights Primary School scores 1107, above average.
School zone
Burwood 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 Burwood East
Burwood Heights Primary School is located in Burwood East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,610/wk and median rent of $439/wk. Population: 10,675.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Burwood East suburb profileSchools near Burwood Heights Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Burwood Heights Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill CollegeGovernment Secondary · Burwood East | 0.1 km | 1045 | 62 lower | 356 |
| Emmaus CollegeCatholic Combined · Vermont South | 1.0 km | 1086 | 21 lower | 1,479 |
| Blackburn English Language SchoolGovernment Combined · Burwood East | 1.3 km | 1022 | 85 lower | 344 |
| Aurora SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 1.4 km | 1038 | 69 lower | 270 |
| Livingstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vermont South | 1.6 km | 1142 | 35 higher | 612 |
| Orchard Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 1.7 km | 1130 | 23 higher | 592 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burwood Heights Primary School a government school?
Yes, Burwood Heights Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Burwood Heights Primary School offer?
Burwood Heights Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Burwood Heights Primary School's ICSEA score?
Burwood Heights Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1107, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Burwood Heights Primary School?
Burwood Heights Primary School has 442 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Burwood Heights Primary School?
The nearest schools to Burwood Heights Primary School are Forest Hill College (0.1 km), Forest Hill College-Forest Hill Deaf Facility (0.2 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball Burwood (0.9 km).
Where is Burwood Heights Primary School located?
Burwood Heights Primary School is located in Burwood East, VIC 3151. Visit the school website at http://www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au.