Highvale Primary School
Highvale Primary School is a government primary school in Glen Waverley, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1148, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 368 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 82% of students have a language background other than English.
Glen Waverley VIC 3150. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Highvale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Highvale Primary School ranks 93rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Highvale Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Highvale Primary School scores 1148, above average.
School zone
Highvale 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 Glen Waverley
Highvale Primary School is located in Glen Waverley, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,918/wk and median rent of $480/wk. Population: 42,642.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Glen Waverley suburb profileSchools near Highvale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Highvale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highvale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Glen Waverley | 0.2 km | 1114 | 34 lower | 1,220 |
| Glen Waverley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Waverley | 1.1 km | 1141 | 7 lower | 970 |
| Camelot Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Waverley | 1.2 km | 1150 | 2 higher | 426 |
| Glendal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Waverley | 1.3 km | 1157 | 9 higher | 886 |
| Livingstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vermont South | 1.6 km | 1142 | 6 lower | 612 |
| Glen Waverley Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Glen Waverley | 1.6 km | 1124 | 24 lower | 2,417 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highvale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Highvale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Highvale Primary School offer?
Highvale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Highvale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Highvale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1148, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Highvale Primary School?
Highvale Primary School has 368 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Highvale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Highvale Primary School are Highvale Secondary College (0.2 km), Holy Saviour Parish School (0.5 km), Emmaus College - Junior School (0.6 km).
Where is Highvale Primary School located?
Highvale Primary School is located in Glen Waverley, VIC 3150. Visit the school website at http://www.highvaleps.vic.edu.au/.