Parkhill Primary School
Parkhill Primary School is a government primary school in Ashwood, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1098, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 188 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
Ashwood VIC 3147. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Parkhill Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Parkhill Primary School ranks 321st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 31st-highest ICSEA and the 29th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ashwood High School, 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. Parkhill Primary School scores 1098, above average.
School zone
Parkhill 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 Ashwood
Parkhill Primary School is located in Ashwood, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,909/wk and median rent of $391/wk. Population: 7,154.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ashwood suburb profileSchools near Parkhill Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Parkhill Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ashwood | 0.3 km | 1093 | 5 lower | 989 |
| Essex Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 0.7 km | 1150 | 52 higher | 617 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Burwood | 1.6 km | 1207 | 109 higher | 1,530 |
| Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeIndependent Combined · Burwood | 2.0 km | 1159 | 61 higher | 1,170 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parkhill Primary School a government school?
Yes, Parkhill Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Parkhill Primary School offer?
Parkhill Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Parkhill Primary School's ICSEA score?
Parkhill Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1098, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Parkhill Primary School?
Parkhill Primary School has 188 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Parkhill Primary School?
The nearest schools to Parkhill Primary School are Ashwood High School (0.3 km), Ashwood School (0.4 km), Frank Dando Sports Academy (0.5 km).
Where is Parkhill Primary School located?
Parkhill Primary School is located in Ashwood, VIC 3147. Visit the school website at http://www.parkhillps.vic.edu.au.