Grovedale West Primary School
Grovedale West Primary School is a government primary school in Grovedale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1026, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 324 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Grovedale VIC 3216. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Grovedale West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Grovedale West Primary School ranks 811th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Grovedale West Primary School-Grovedale West Deaf Facility, a government primary school 0.0 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. Grovedale West Primary School scores 1026, near average.
School zone
Grovedale West 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 Grovedale
Grovedale West Primary School is located in Grovedale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,477/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 14,869.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Grovedale suburb profileSchools near Grovedale West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Grovedale West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grovedale CollegeGovernment Secondary · Grovedale | 0.3 km | 996 | 30 lower | 693 |
| Nazareth SchoolCatholic Primary · Grovedale | 0.6 km | 1076 | 50 higher | 367 |
| Mandama Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Grovedale | 0.9 km | 1008 | 18 lower | 352 |
| Mirripoa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Duneed | 1.8 km | 1058 | 32 higher | 638 |
| Grovedale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Grovedale | 2.1 km | 1009 | 17 lower | 343 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grovedale West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Grovedale West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Grovedale West Primary School offer?
Grovedale West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Grovedale West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Grovedale West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1026, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Grovedale West Primary School?
Grovedale West Primary School has 324 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Grovedale West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Grovedale West Primary School are Grovedale West Primary School-Grovedale West Deaf Facility (0.0 km), Grovedale College (0.3 km), Nazareth School (0.6 km).
Where is Grovedale West Primary School located?
Grovedale West Primary School is located in Grovedale, VIC 3216. Visit the school website at http://www.gwps.vic.edu.au.