Knox Gardens Primary School
Knox Gardens Primary School is a government primary school in Wantirna South, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1112, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 70% have a language background other than English.
Wantirna South VIC 3152. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Knox Gardens Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Knox Gardens Primary School ranks 253rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Jude the Apostle School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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. Knox Gardens Primary School scores 1112, above average.
School zone
Knox Gardens 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 Wantirna South
Knox Gardens Primary School is located in Wantirna South, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,915/wk and median rent of $441/wk. Population: 20,754.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wantirna South suburb profileSchools near Knox Gardens Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Knox Gardens Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude the Apostle SchoolCatholic Primary · Scoresby | 0.9 km | 1083 | 29 lower | 271 |
| Scoresby Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Scoresby | 0.9 km | 1003 | 109 lower | 244 |
| Wantirna South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wantirna South | 1.3 km | 1074 | 38 lower | 233 |
| Holy Trinity SchoolCatholic Primary · Wantirna South | 1.3 km | 1083 | 29 lower | 210 |
| Waverley Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Wantirna South | 1.3 km | 1141 | 29 higher | 2,370 |
| St Andrews Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Wantirna South | 1.6 km | 1166 | 54 higher | 719 |
| Darrang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Knoxfield | 1.9 km | 974 | 138 lower | 64 |
| Knox Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Knoxfield | 1.9 km | 1061 | 51 lower | 312 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knox Gardens Primary School a government school?
Yes, Knox Gardens Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Knox Gardens Primary School offer?
Knox Gardens Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Knox Gardens Primary School's ICSEA score?
Knox Gardens Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1112, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Knox Gardens Primary School?
Knox Gardens Primary School has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Knox Gardens Primary School?
The nearest schools to Knox Gardens Primary School are St Jude the Apostle School (0.9 km), Scoresby Secondary College (0.9 km), St Mary's College for the Deaf (1.3 km).
Where is Knox Gardens Primary School located?
Knox Gardens Primary School is located in Wantirna South, VIC 3152. Visit the school website at http://www.kgps.vic.edu.au.