Serpell Primary School
Serpell Primary School is a government primary school in Templestowe, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1173, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,231 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 85% of students have a language background other than English.
Templestowe VIC 3106. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Serpell Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Serpell Primary School ranks 16th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Charles Borromeo School, a Catholic primary 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. Serpell Primary School scores 1173, well above average.
School zone
Serpell 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 Templestowe
Serpell Primary School is located in Templestowe, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,163/wk and median rent of $513/wk. Population: 16,966.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Templestowe suburb profileSchools near Serpell Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Serpell Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Doncaster Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Doncaster East | 1.4 km | 1124 | 49 lower | 2,211 |
| Doncaster Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.5 km | 1147 | 26 lower | 785 |
| Milgate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.8 km | 1144 | 29 lower | 742 |
| Templestowe Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Templestowe | 1.9 km | 1108 | 65 lower | 548 |
| Our Lady of the Pines SchoolCatholic Primary · Donvale | 2.0 km | 1108 | 65 lower | 404 |
| Donburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 2.1 km | 1133 | 40 lower | 550 |
| Doncaster Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Doncaster | 2.2 km | 1067 | 106 lower | 1,157 |
| Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale CampusIndependent Combined · Donvale | 2.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Serpell Primary School a government school?
Yes, Serpell Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Serpell Primary School offer?
Serpell Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Serpell Primary School's ICSEA score?
Serpell Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1173, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Serpell Primary School?
Serpell Primary School has 1,231 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Serpell Primary School?
The nearest schools to Serpell Primary School are St Charles Borromeo School (0.2 km), East Doncaster Secondary College (1.4 km), Doncaster Gardens Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Serpell Primary School located?
Serpell Primary School is located in Templestowe, VIC 3106. Visit the school website at http://www.serpellps.vic.edu.au.