Carlton Primary School
Carlton Primary School is a government primary school in Carlton, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 957, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 114 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 91% have a language background other than English.
Carlton VIC 3053. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Carlton Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Carlton Primary School ranks 1,359th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 48 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 41st-highest ICSEA and the 39th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Carlton Gardens Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Carlton Primary School scores 957, near average.
School zone
Carlton 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 Carlton Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carlton Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlton | 0.6 km | 1133 | 176 higher | 435 |
| Carlton North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlton North | 0.7 km | 1148 | 191 higher | 297 |
| Academy of Mary ImmaculateCatholic Secondary · Fitzroy | 0.9 km | 1079 | 122 higher | 612 |
| University High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parkville | 1.2 km | 1117 | 160 higher | 1,983 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlton Primary School a government school?
Yes, Carlton Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Carlton Primary School offer?
Carlton Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Carlton Primary School's ICSEA score?
Carlton Primary School has an ICSEA score of 957, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carlton Primary School?
Carlton Primary School has 114 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carlton Primary School?
The nearest schools to Carlton Primary School are Carlton Gardens Primary School (0.6 km), Carlton North Primary School (0.7 km), Simonds Catholic College - St Brigid's VCE Campus (0.8 km).
Where is Carlton Primary School located?
Carlton Primary School is located in Carlton, VIC 3053. Visit the school website at http://www.carltonprimaryschool.vic.edu.au/.