Caulfield Primary School
Caulfield Primary School is a government primary school in Caulfield South, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1133, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 312 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 63% of students have a language background other than English.
Caulfield South VIC 3162. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Caulfield Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Caulfield Primary School ranks 168th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 31st-highest ICSEA and the 22nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Japanese School of Melbourne, an independent secondary school 0.5 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. Caulfield Primary School scores 1133, above average.
School zone
Caulfield 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 Caulfield South
Caulfield Primary School is located in Caulfield South, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,365/wk and median rent of $496/wk. Population: 12,328.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Caulfield South suburb profileSchools near Caulfield Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Caulfield Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Montessori CollegeIndependent Combined · Caulfield South | 0.5 km | 1137 | 4 higher | 311 |
| Adass Israel SchoolIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 1.1 km | 932 | 201 lower | 382 |
| Caulfield South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Caulfield South | 1.2 km | 1164 | 31 higher | 472 |
| Leibler Yavneh CollegeIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 1.3 km | 1123 | 10 lower | 559 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Elsternwick | 1.4 km | 1164 | 31 higher | 347 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caulfield Primary School a government school?
Yes, Caulfield Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Caulfield Primary School offer?
Caulfield Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Caulfield Primary School's ICSEA score?
Caulfield Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1133, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Caulfield Primary School?
Caulfield Primary School has 312 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Caulfield Primary School?
The nearest schools to Caulfield Primary School are Japanese School of Melbourne (0.5 km), Melbourne Montessori College (0.5 km), Wesley College - Elsternwick Campus (0.9 km).
Where is Caulfield Primary School located?
Caulfield Primary School is located in Caulfield South, VIC 3162. Visit the school website at http://www.caulfieldps.vic.edu.au.