Glen Katherine Primary School
Glen Katherine Primary School is a government primary school in Eltham North, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1088, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 554 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Eltham North VIC 3095. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Glen Katherine Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Glen Katherine Primary School ranks 376th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Helena Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Glen Katherine Primary School scores 1088, above average.
School zone
Glen Katherine 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 Eltham North
Glen Katherine Primary School is located in Eltham North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,770/wk and median rent of $512/wk. Population: 6,830.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Eltham North suburb profileSchools near Glen Katherine Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Glen Katherine Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Eltham North | 0.4 km | 1065 | 23 lower | 1,414 |
| Holy Trinity Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Eltham North | 1.0 km | 1137 | 49 higher | 393 |
| Eltham North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham North | 1.5 km | 1127 | 39 higher | 475 |
| Greenhills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Greensborough | 1.9 km | 1103 | 15 higher | 499 |
| St Thomas the Apostle SchoolCatholic Primary · Greensborough | 2.1 km | 1085 | 3 lower | 226 |
| Diamond Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Diamond Creek | 2.2 km | 1065 | 23 lower | 235 |
| Catholic Ladies' College LtdCatholic Secondary · Eltham | 2.4 km | 1119 | 31 higher | 901 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Katherine Primary School a government school?
Yes, Glen Katherine Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Glen Katherine Primary School offer?
Glen Katherine Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Glen Katherine Primary School's ICSEA score?
Glen Katherine Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1088, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Glen Katherine Primary School?
Glen Katherine Primary School has 554 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Glen Katherine Primary School?
The nearest schools to Glen Katherine Primary School are St Helena Secondary College (0.4 km), North-Eastern Montessori School (0.7 km), Holy Trinity Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Glen Katherine Primary School located?
Glen Katherine Primary School is located in Eltham North, VIC 3095. Visit the school website at http://www.glenkps.vic.edu.au.