Mandama Primary School
Mandama Primary School is a government primary school in Grovedale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1008, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 352 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% 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 Mandama Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mandama Primary School ranks 963rd 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 15th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nazareth School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Mandama Primary School scores 1008, near average.
School zone
Mandama 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
Mandama 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 Mandama Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mandama Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth SchoolCatholic Primary · Grovedale | 0.3 km | 1076 | 68 higher | 367 |
| Grovedale West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Grovedale | 0.9 km | 1026 | 18 higher | 324 |
| Grovedale CollegeGovernment Secondary · Grovedale | 1.2 km | 996 | 12 lower | 693 |
| Clairvaux Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Belmont | 1.7 km | 1095 | 87 higher | 631 |
| Grovedale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Grovedale | 1.8 km | 1009 | 1 higher | 343 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mandama Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mandama Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mandama Primary School offer?
Mandama Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Mandama Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mandama Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1008, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mandama Primary School?
Mandama Primary School has 352 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mandama Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mandama Primary School are Nazareth School (0.3 km), Grovedale West Primary School (0.9 km), Grovedale West Primary School-Grovedale West Deaf Facility (0.9 km).
Where is Mandama Primary School located?
Mandama Primary School is located in Grovedale, VIC 3216. Visit the school website at http://www.mandama.vic.edu.au.