Darley Primary School
Darley Primary School is a government primary school in Darley, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 988, it sits in the 41st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 505 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Darley VIC 3340. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Darley Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Darley Primary School ranks 1,137th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pentland Primary School, a government primary school 1.2 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. Darley Primary School scores 988, near average.
School zone
Darley 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 Darley
Darley Primary School is located in Darley, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,951/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 9,190.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Darley suburb profileSchools near Darley Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Darley Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bacchus Marsh | 1.2 km | 1009 | 21 higher | 556 |
| St Bernard's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bacchus Marsh | 1.9 km | 1035 | 47 higher | 328 |
| Bacchus Marsh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bacchus Marsh | 2.0 km | 1008 | 20 higher | 776 |
| Indie School (Bacchus Marsh)Independent Secondary · Bacchus Marsh | 2.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bacchus Marsh CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bacchus Marsh | 3.4 km | 966 | 22 lower | 987 |
| Bacchus Marsh GrammarIndependent Combined · Bacchus Marsh | 3.9 km | 1115 | 127 higher | 3,826 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darley Primary School a government school?
Yes, Darley Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Darley Primary School offer?
Darley Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Darley Primary School's ICSEA score?
Darley Primary School has an ICSEA score of 988, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Darley Primary School?
Darley Primary School has 505 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Darley Primary School?
The nearest schools to Darley Primary School are Pentland Primary School (1.2 km), St Bernard's School (1.9 km), Bacchus Marsh Primary School (2.0 km).
Where is Darley Primary School located?
Darley Primary School is located in Darley, VIC 3340. Visit the school website at http://www.darleyprimary.vic.edu.au/.