Karingal Heights Primary School
Karingal Heights Primary School is a government primary school in Frankston, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 950, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 93 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% 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 Karingal Heights Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Karingal Heights Primary School ranks 1,398th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 24th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Frankston Special Developmental School, a government combined school 0.4 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. Karingal Heights Primary School scores 950, near average.
School zone
Karingal Heights 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
Karingal Heights 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 Karingal Heights Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Karingal Heights Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naranga SchoolGovernment Combined · Frankston | 0.7 km | 945 | 5 lower | 159 |
| McClelland Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Frankston | 0.9 km | 981 | 31 higher | 1,089 |
| Karingal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.3 km | 985 | 35 higher | 239 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Frankston East | 1.7 km | 1053 | 103 higher | 270 |
| Frankston East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.9 km | 943 | 7 lower | 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karingal Heights Primary School a government school?
Yes, Karingal Heights Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Karingal Heights Primary School offer?
Karingal Heights Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Karingal Heights Primary School's ICSEA score?
Karingal Heights Primary School has an ICSEA score of 950, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Karingal Heights Primary School?
Karingal Heights Primary School has 93 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Karingal Heights Primary School?
The nearest schools to Karingal Heights Primary School are Frankston Special Developmental School (0.4 km), Naranga School (0.7 km), McClelland Secondary College (0.9 km).
Where is Karingal Heights Primary School located?
Karingal Heights Primary School is located in Frankston, VIC 3199. Visit the school website at http://www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au/.