Montpellier Primary School
Montpellier Primary School is a government primary school in Highton, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1101, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 563 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Highton VIC 3216. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Montpellier Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Montpellier Primary School ranks 304th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Highton Primary School, a government primary 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. Montpellier Primary School scores 1101, above average.
School zone
Montpellier 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 Highton
Montpellier Primary School is located in Highton, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,054/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 20,736.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Highton suburb profileSchools near Montpellier Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Montpellier Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Highton | 0.7 km | 1121 | 20 higher | 359 |
| Roslyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Belmont | 1.5 km | 1082 | 19 lower | 249 |
| Bellaire Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Highton | 1.5 km | 1094 | 7 lower | 623 |
| Belmont High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Belmont | 1.6 km | 1053 | 48 lower | 1,291 |
| Fyans Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.7 km | 1131 | 30 higher | 405 |
| Christian College GeelongIndependent Combined · Highton | 2.1 km | 1098 | 3 lower | 1,908 |
| St Joseph's College GeelongCatholic Secondary · Newtown | 2.2 km | 1075 | 26 lower | 1,742 |
| Clairvaux Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Belmont | 2.3 km | 1095 | 6 lower | 631 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montpellier Primary School a government school?
Yes, Montpellier Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Montpellier Primary School offer?
Montpellier Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Montpellier Primary School's ICSEA score?
Montpellier Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1101, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Montpellier Primary School?
Montpellier Primary School has 563 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Montpellier Primary School?
The nearest schools to Montpellier Primary School are Highton Primary School (0.7 km), Roslyn Primary School (1.5 km), Bellaire Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Montpellier Primary School located?
Montpellier Primary School is located in Highton, VIC 3216. Visit the school website at http://www.montpellierps.vic.edu.au.