Manchester Primary School
Manchester Primary School is a government primary school in Mooroolbark, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 158 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Mooroolbark VIC 3138. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Manchester Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Manchester Primary School ranks 1,369th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mooroolbark College, a government secondary 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. Manchester Primary School scores 955, near average.
School zone
Manchester 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 Mooroolbark
Manchester Primary School is located in Mooroolbark, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,994/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 23,059.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mooroolbark suburb profileSchools near Manchester Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Manchester Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooroolbark CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mooroolbark | 0.6 km | 982 | 27 higher | 934 |
| Oxley Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Chirnside Park | 1.1 km | 1119 | 164 higher | 838 |
| Bimbadeen Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroolbark | 1.1 km | 1039 | 84 higher | 541 |
| Rolling Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroolbark | 1.7 km | 1046 | 91 higher | 409 |
| St Peter Julian EymardCatholic Primary · Mooroolbark | 1.9 km | 1036 | 81 higher | 583 |
| Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mooroolbark | 2.0 km | 972 | 17 higher | 530 |
| Chirnside Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chirnside Park | 2.4 km | 1040 | 85 higher | 411 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manchester Primary School a government school?
Yes, Manchester Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Manchester Primary School offer?
Manchester Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Manchester Primary School's ICSEA score?
Manchester Primary School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Manchester Primary School?
Manchester Primary School has 158 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Manchester Primary School?
The nearest schools to Manchester Primary School are Mooroolbark College (0.6 km), Oxley Christian College (1.1 km), Bimbadeen Heights Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Manchester Primary School located?
Manchester Primary School is located in Mooroolbark, VIC 3138. Visit the school website at http://www.manchesterps.vic.edu.au.