Donvale Primary School
Donvale Primary School is a government primary school in Donvale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1120, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 52% of students have a language background other than English.
Donvale VIC 3111. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Donvale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Donvale Primary School ranks 216th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the 21st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource Centre, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Donvale Primary School scores 1120, above average.
School zone
Donvale 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 Donvale
Donvale Primary School is located in Donvale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,100/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 12,644.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Donvale suburb profileSchools near Donvale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Donvale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherwood SchoolGovernment Secondary · Donvale | 0.4 km | 991 | 129 lower | 214 |
| Whitehorse Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 1.0 km | 1123 | 3 higher | 302 |
| St Philip's SchoolCatholic Primary · Blackburn North | 1.0 km | 1137 | 17 higher | 40 |
| Beverley Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.4 km | 1153 | 33 higher | 811 |
| Donburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.6 km | 1133 | 13 higher | 550 |
| Mullauna Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mitcham | 1.6 km | 1058 | 62 lower | 625 |
| Mitcham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mitcham | 1.9 km | 1127 | 7 higher | 490 |
| Old Orchard Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 2.0 km | 1127 | 7 higher | 441 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Donvale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Donvale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Donvale Primary School offer?
Donvale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Donvale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Donvale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1120, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Donvale Primary School?
Donvale Primary School has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Donvale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Donvale Primary School are Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource Centre (0.4 km), Heatherwood School (0.4 km), Whitehorse Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Donvale Primary School located?
Donvale Primary School is located in Donvale, VIC 3111. Visit the school website at http://www.donvaleps.vic.edu.au.