Milgate Primary School
Milgate Primary School is a government primary school in Doncaster East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1144, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 742 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 78% of students have a language background other than English.
Doncaster East VIC 3109. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Milgate Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Milgate Primary School ranks 110th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Pines 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. Milgate Primary School scores 1144, above average.
School zone
Milgate 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 Doncaster East
Milgate Primary School is located in Doncaster East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,792/wk and median rent of $462/wk. Population: 30,926.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Doncaster East suburb profileSchools near Milgate Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Milgate Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Pines SchoolCatholic Primary · Donvale | 0.2 km | 1108 | 36 lower | 404 |
| Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale CampusIndependent Combined · Donvale | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Donvale Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Donvale | 1.6 km | 1158 | 14 higher | 1,623 |
| East Doncaster Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Doncaster East | 1.7 km | 1124 | 20 lower | 2,211 |
| Donburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.7 km | 1133 | 11 lower | 550 |
| Serpell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Templestowe | 1.8 km | 1173 | 29 higher | 1,231 |
| Doncaster Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 2.6 km | 1147 | 3 higher | 785 |
| Whitefriars CollegeCatholic Secondary · Donvale | 2.9 km | 1112 | 32 lower | 1,055 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milgate Primary School a government school?
Yes, Milgate Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Milgate Primary School offer?
Milgate Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Milgate Primary School's ICSEA score?
Milgate Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1144, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Milgate Primary School?
Milgate Primary School has 742 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Milgate Primary School?
The nearest schools to Milgate Primary School are Our Lady of the Pines School (0.2 km), Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale Campus (0.9 km), Donvale Christian College (1.6 km).
Where is Milgate Primary School located?
Milgate Primary School is located in Doncaster East, VIC 3109. Visit the school website at http://www.milgateps.vic.edu.au..