Patterson Lakes Primary School
Patterson Lakes Primary School is a government primary school in Patterson Lakes, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1061, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 521 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Patterson Lakes VIC 3197. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Patterson Lakes Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Patterson Lakes Primary School ranks 536th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bonbeach Primary School, a government primary school 1.6 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. Patterson Lakes Primary School scores 1061, above average.
School zone
Patterson Lakes 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 Patterson Lakes
Patterson Lakes Primary School is located in Patterson Lakes, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,932/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 7,793.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Patterson Lakes suburb profileSchools near Patterson Lakes Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Patterson Lakes Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonbeach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonbeach | 1.6 km | 1077 | 16 higher | 367 |
| Patterson River Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Seaford | 1.7 km | 1015 | 46 lower | 1,268 |
| Carrum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carrum | 1.8 km | 1075 | 14 higher | 369 |
| Cornish CollegeIndependent Combined · Bangholme | 2.4 km | 1132 | 71 higher | 664 |
| Seaford North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford | 2.5 km | 1070 | 9 higher | 444 |
| Chelsea Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chelsea | 2.6 km | 1075 | 14 higher | 360 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Chelsea | 2.8 km | 1084 | 23 higher | 317 |
| Chelsea Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chelsea Heights | 2.8 km | 1059 | 2 lower | 415 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patterson Lakes Primary School a government school?
Yes, Patterson Lakes Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Patterson Lakes Primary School offer?
Patterson Lakes Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Patterson Lakes Primary School's ICSEA score?
Patterson Lakes Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1061, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Patterson Lakes Primary School?
Patterson Lakes Primary School has 521 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Patterson Lakes Primary School?
The nearest schools to Patterson Lakes Primary School are Bonbeach Primary School (1.6 km), Patterson River Secondary College (1.7 km), Carrum Primary School (1.8 km).
Where is Patterson Lakes Primary School located?
Patterson Lakes Primary School is located in Patterson Lakes, VIC 3197. Visit the school website at http://www.patterson-lakes-ps.vic.edu.au.