Kalinda Primary School
Kalinda Primary School is a government primary school in Ringwood, 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 424 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 19% of students have a language background other than English.
Ringwood VIC 3134. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kalinda Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Kalinda Primary School ranks 329th 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 8th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Yarra Valley Grammar, an independent combined school 0.8 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. Kalinda Primary School scores 1097, above average.
School zone
Kalinda 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.
Schools near Kalinda Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kalinda Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarra Valley GrammarIndependent Combined · Ringwood | 0.8 km | 1155 | 58 higher | 1,899 |
| Melba Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Croydon | 0.9 km | 1003 | 94 lower | 663 |
| Melbourne Rudolf Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Warranwood | 1.5 km | 1097 | same | 470 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Croydon Hills | 1.5 km | 1147 | 50 higher | 658 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Ringwood North | 1.5 km | 1102 | 5 higher | 386 |
| Mullum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood | 1.5 km | 1064 | 33 lower | 261 |
| Norwood Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ringwood | 1.8 km | 1059 | 38 lower | 1,083 |
| Warranwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warranwood | 1.8 km | 1089 | 8 lower | 375 |
| Luther CollegeIndependent Secondary · Croydon Hills | 1.8 km | 1127 | 30 higher | 1,219 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kalinda Primary School a government school?
Yes, Kalinda Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kalinda Primary School offer?
Kalinda Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Kalinda Primary School's ICSEA score?
Kalinda 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 Kalinda Primary School?
Kalinda Primary School has 424 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kalinda Primary School?
The nearest schools to Kalinda Primary School are Yarra Valley Grammar (0.8 km), Melba Secondary College (0.9 km), Ainslie Parklands Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Kalinda Primary School located?
Kalinda Primary School is located in Ringwood, VIC 3134. Visit the school website at http://www.kalinda.vic.edu.au.