Karoo Primary School
Karoo Primary School is a government primary school in Rowville, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1086, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 422 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 33% 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 Karoo Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Karoo Primary School ranks 386th 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 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lysterfield Primary School, a government primary school 1.3 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. Karoo Primary School scores 1086, above average.
School zone
Karoo 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
Karoo 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 Karoo Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Karoo Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lysterfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lysterfield | 1.3 km | 1064 | 22 lower | 482 |
| Park Ridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 1.5 km | 1067 | 19 lower | 527 |
| Darrang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Knoxfield | 2.1 km | 974 | 112 lower | 64 |
| Mountain Gate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 2.2 km | 1072 | 14 lower | 432 |
| Knox Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Knoxfield | 2.6 km | 1061 | 25 lower | 312 |
| St Simon's SchoolCatholic Primary · Rowville | 2.8 km | 1087 | 1 higher | 366 |
| Heritage College KnoxIndependent Combined · Ferntree Gully | 2.9 km | 1059 | 27 lower | 183 |
| Rowville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 3.0 km | 1060 | 26 lower | 439 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karoo Primary School a government school?
Yes, Karoo Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Karoo Primary School offer?
Karoo Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Karoo Primary School's ICSEA score?
Karoo Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1086, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Karoo Primary School?
Karoo Primary School has 422 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Karoo Primary School?
The nearest schools to Karoo Primary School are Lysterfield Primary School (1.3 km), Park Ridge Primary School (1.5 km), Rowville Secondary College-Eastern Campus (1.7 km).
Where is Karoo Primary School located?
Karoo Primary School is located in Rowville, VIC 3178. Visit the school website at http://www.karoops.vic.edu.au.