Derinya Primary School
Derinya Primary School is a government primary school in Frankston South, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1097, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 834 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Frankston South VIC 3199. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Derinya Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Derinya Primary School ranks 329th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Woodleigh School - Minimbah Campus, an independent combined 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. Derinya Primary School scores 1097, above average.
School zone
Derinya 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 Frankston South
Derinya Primary School is located in Frankston South, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,038/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 18,801.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Frankston South suburb profileSchools near Derinya Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Derinya Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overport Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.6 km | 1058 | 39 lower | 680 |
| Frankston High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Frankston | 1.7 km | 1067 | 30 lower | 1,964 |
| St Augustine's SchoolCatholic Primary · Frankston South | 2.1 km | 1053 | 44 lower | 318 |
| Mount Erin Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Frankston South | 2.2 km | 985 | 112 lower | 490 |
| Mount Eliza North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Eliza | 2.4 km | 1119 | 22 higher | 514 |
| Toorak CollegeIndependent Combined · Mount Eliza | 2.4 km | 1151 | 54 higher | 901 |
| Frankston Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 2.6 km | 1043 | 54 lower | 458 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Derinya Primary School a government school?
Yes, Derinya Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Derinya Primary School offer?
Derinya Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Derinya Primary School's ICSEA score?
Derinya Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1097, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Derinya Primary School?
Derinya Primary School has 834 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Derinya Primary School?
The nearest schools to Derinya Primary School are Woodleigh School - Minimbah Campus (0.6 km), Overport Primary School (1.6 km), Frankston High School (1.7 km).
Where is Derinya Primary School located?
Derinya Primary School is located in Frankston South, VIC 3199. Visit the school website at http://www.derinya.vic.edu.au.