Ballam Park Primary School
Ballam Park Primary School is a government primary school in Frankston, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 963, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 156 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Frankston VIC 3199. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ballam Park Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ballam Park Primary School ranks 1,330th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is McClelland Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.1 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. Ballam Park Primary School scores 963, near average.
School zone
Ballam Park 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
Ballam Park Primary School is located in Frankston, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,387/wk and median rent of $342/wk. Population: 37,331.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Frankston suburb profileSchools near Ballam Park Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ballam Park Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McClelland Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Frankston | 0.1 km | 981 | 18 higher | 1,089 |
| Naranga SchoolGovernment Combined · Frankston | 0.4 km | 945 | 18 lower | 159 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Frankston East | 0.9 km | 1053 | 90 higher | 270 |
| Karingal Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.0 km | 950 | 13 lower | 93 |
| Frankston East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.1 km | 943 | 20 lower | 160 |
| Karingal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.2 km | 985 | 22 higher | 239 |
| Frankston Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.9 km | 1043 | 80 higher | 458 |
| John Paul CollegeCatholic Secondary · Frankston | 2.2 km | 1055 | 92 higher | 1,300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballam Park Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ballam Park Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ballam Park Primary School offer?
Ballam Park Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ballam Park Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ballam Park Primary School has an ICSEA score of 963, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ballam Park Primary School?
Ballam Park Primary School has 156 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ballam Park Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ballam Park Primary School are McClelland Secondary College (0.1 km), Naranga School (0.4 km), St John's School (0.9 km).
Where is Ballam Park Primary School located?
Ballam Park Primary School is located in Frankston, VIC 3199. Visit the school website at https://ballamparkps.com.au.