River Gum Primary School
River Gum Primary School is a government primary school in Hampton Park, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 910, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 501 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 79% have a language background other than English.
Hampton Park VIC 3976. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How River Gum Primary School compares
By ICSEA, River Gum Primary School ranks 1,514th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hampton Park Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.2 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. River Gum Primary School scores 910, below average.
School zone
River Gum 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 Hampton Park
River Gum Primary School is located in Hampton Park, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,538/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 26,082.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hampton Park suburb profileSchools near River Gum Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs River Gum Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Park Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hampton Park | 0.2 km | 905 | 5 lower | 1,234 |
| St Kevin's SchoolCatholic Primary · Hampton Park | 0.8 km | 1040 | 130 higher | 479 |
| Hampton Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hampton Park | 0.9 km | 930 | 20 higher | 432 |
| Coral Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hampton Park | 1.5 km | 923 | 13 higher | 393 |
| Kilberry Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hampton Park | 1.6 km | 954 | 44 higher | 404 |
| Lynbrook Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lynbrook | 2.2 km | 1011 | 101 higher | 777 |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lynbrook | 2.7 km | 1042 | 132 higher | 315 |
| Narre Warren South P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Narre Warren South | 2.8 km | 918 | 8 higher | 2,404 |
| Hallam Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hallam | 3.7 km | 939 | 29 higher | 417 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Gum Primary School a government school?
Yes, River Gum Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does River Gum Primary School offer?
River Gum Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is River Gum Primary School's ICSEA score?
River Gum Primary School has an ICSEA score of 910, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend River Gum Primary School?
River Gum Primary School has 501 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near River Gum Primary School?
The nearest schools to River Gum Primary School are Hampton Park Secondary College (0.2 km), Noble Park English Language School-Casey Campus (0.3 km), St Kevin's School (0.8 km).
Where is River Gum Primary School located?
River Gum Primary School is located in Hampton Park, VIC 3976. Visit the school website at http://www.rivergumps.vic.edu.au.