Surfside Primary School
Surfside Primary School is a government primary school in Ocean Grove, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 545 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Ocean Grove VIC 3226. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Surfside Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Surfside Primary School ranks 449th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady Star of the Sea School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. Surfside Primary School scores 1075, above average.
School zone
Surfside 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 Ocean Grove
Surfside Primary School is located in Ocean Grove, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,837/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 17,714.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ocean Grove suburb profileSchools near Surfside Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Surfside Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Star of the Sea SchoolCatholic Primary · Ocean Grove | 0.1 km | 1092 | 17 higher | 593 |
| Ocean Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ocean Grove | 1.7 km | 1105 | 30 higher | 619 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Surfside Primary School a government school?
Yes, Surfside Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Surfside Primary School offer?
Surfside Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Surfside Primary School's ICSEA score?
Surfside Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Surfside Primary School?
Surfside Primary School has 545 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Surfside Primary School?
The nearest schools to Surfside Primary School are Our Lady Star of the Sea School (0.1 km), Bellarine Secondary College-Ocean Grove Campus (0.3 km), Ocean Grove Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is Surfside Primary School located?
Surfside Primary School is located in Ocean Grove, VIC 3226. Visit the school website at http://www.surfsideps.vic.edu.au.