Park Ridge Primary School
Park Ridge Primary School is a government primary school in Rowville, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1067, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 527 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 20% of students have a language background other than English.
Rowville VIC 3178. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Park Ridge Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Park Ridge Primary School ranks 492nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rowville Secondary College-Eastern Campus, a government secondary school 0.3 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. Park Ridge Primary School scores 1067, above average.
School zone
Park Ridge 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 Rowville
Park Ridge Primary School is located in Rowville, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,205/wk and median rent of $441/wk. Population: 33,571.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rowville suburb profileSchools near Park Ridge Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Park Ridge Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lysterfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lysterfield | 1.4 km | 1064 | 3 lower | 482 |
| Karoo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 1.5 km | 1086 | 19 higher | 422 |
| St Simon's SchoolCatholic Primary · Rowville | 1.7 km | 1087 | 20 higher | 366 |
| Rowville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 2.2 km | 1060 | 7 lower | 439 |
| Rowville Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Rowville | 2.3 km | 1028 | 39 lower | 1,887 |
| Heany Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 2.4 km | 1090 | 23 higher | 314 |
| Darrang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Knoxfield | 3.2 km | 974 | 93 lower | 64 |
| Mountain Gate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 3.6 km | 1072 | 5 higher | 432 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Park Ridge Primary School a government school?
Yes, Park Ridge Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Park Ridge Primary School offer?
Park Ridge Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Park Ridge Primary School's ICSEA score?
Park Ridge Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1067, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Park Ridge Primary School?
Park Ridge Primary School has 527 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Park Ridge Primary School?
The nearest schools to Park Ridge Primary School are Rowville Secondary College-Eastern Campus (0.3 km), Lysterfield Primary School (1.4 km), Karoo Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Park Ridge Primary School located?
Park Ridge Primary School is located in Rowville, VIC 3178. Visit the school website at http://www.parkridge-ps.vic.edu.au.