Orchard Grove Primary School
Orchard Grove Primary School is a government primary school in Blackburn South, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1130, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 592 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 53% have a language background other than English.
Blackburn South VIC 3130. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Orchard Grove Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Orchard Grove Primary School ranks 180th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 43 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 25th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aurora School, a government primary 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. Orchard Grove Primary School scores 1130, above average.
School zone
Orchard Grove 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 Blackburn South
Orchard Grove Primary School is located in Blackburn South, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,861/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 10,939.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blackburn South suburb profileSchools near Orchard Grove Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Orchard Grove Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 0.4 km | 1038 | 92 lower | 270 |
| Blackburn English Language SchoolGovernment Combined · Burwood East | 0.9 km | 1022 | 108 lower | 344 |
| Laburnum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.6 km | 1159 | 29 higher | 619 |
| Burwood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood East | 1.7 km | 1107 | 23 lower | 442 |
| Forest Hill CollegeGovernment Secondary · Burwood East | 1.7 km | 1045 | 85 lower | 356 |
| Roberts McCubbin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Box Hill South | 1.9 km | 1120 | 10 lower | 303 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchard Grove Primary School a government school?
Yes, Orchard Grove Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Orchard Grove Primary School offer?
Orchard Grove Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Orchard Grove Primary School's ICSEA score?
Orchard Grove Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1130, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Orchard Grove Primary School?
Orchard Grove Primary School has 592 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Orchard Grove Primary School?
The nearest schools to Orchard Grove Primary School are Aurora School (0.4 km), St Luke the Evangelist School (0.5 km), Blackburn English Language School (0.9 km).
Where is Orchard Grove Primary School located?
Orchard Grove Primary School is located in Blackburn South, VIC 3130. Visit the school website at http://www.orchgveps.vic.edu.au.