Chirnside Park Primary School
Chirnside Park Primary School is a government primary school in Chirnside Park, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1040, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 411 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Chirnside Park VIC 3116. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Chirnside Park Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Chirnside Park Primary School ranks 691st 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 7th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Oxley Christian College, an independent combined school 1.5 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. Chirnside Park Primary School scores 1040, near average.
School zone
Chirnside Park 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 Chirnside Park
Chirnside Park Primary School is located in Chirnside Park, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,084/wk and median rent of $443/wk. Population: 11,779.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chirnside Park suburb profileSchools near Chirnside Park Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chirnside Park Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxley Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Chirnside Park | 1.5 km | 1119 | 79 higher | 838 |
| Rolling Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroolbark | 2.3 km | 1046 | 6 higher | 409 |
| Victoria Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lilydale | 2.3 km | 1025 | 15 lower | 231 |
| Lilydale Heights CollegeGovernment Secondary · Lilydale | 2.7 km | 1000 | 40 lower | 860 |
| Bimbadeen Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroolbark | 2.8 km | 1039 | 1 lower | 541 |
| Mooroolbark CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mooroolbark | 2.8 km | 982 | 58 lower | 934 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chirnside Park Primary School a government school?
Yes, Chirnside Park Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chirnside Park Primary School offer?
Chirnside Park Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Chirnside Park Primary School's ICSEA score?
Chirnside Park Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1040, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chirnside Park Primary School?
Chirnside Park Primary School has 411 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chirnside Park Primary School?
The nearest schools to Chirnside Park Primary School are Oxley Christian College (1.5 km), Mooroolbark Grammar (2.0 km), Village School (2.1 km).
Where is Chirnside Park Primary School located?
Chirnside Park Primary School is located in Chirnside Park, VIC 3116. Visit the school website at http://www.chirnsideparkps.vic.edu.au/.