Pakenham Springs Primary School
Pakenham Springs Primary School is a government primary school in Pakenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 995, it sits in the 45th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 687 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
Pakenham VIC 3810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Pakenham Springs Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Pakenham Springs Primary School ranks 1,083rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Oakwood School-Pakenham Campus, a government secondary school 1.4 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. Pakenham Springs Primary School scores 995, near average.
School zone
Pakenham Springs 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 Pakenham
Pakenham Springs Primary School is located in Pakenham, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,664/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 54,118.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pakenham suburb profileSchools near Pakenham Springs Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pakenham Springs Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 1.4 km | 1020 | 25 higher | 981 |
| Pakenham Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 1.7 km | 962 | 33 lower | 1,030 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Pakenham | 1.7 km | 982 | 13 lower | 318 |
| Pakenham Consolidated SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.2 km | 965 | 30 lower | 594 |
| Edenbrook Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 2.4 km | 1002 | 7 higher | 614 |
| Lakeside CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 2.5 km | 1034 | 39 higher | 647 |
| Beaconhills CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 2.5 km | 1035 | 40 higher | 2,965 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pakenham Springs Primary School a government school?
Yes, Pakenham Springs Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pakenham Springs Primary School offer?
Pakenham Springs Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Pakenham Springs Primary School's ICSEA score?
Pakenham Springs Primary School has an ICSEA score of 995, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pakenham Springs Primary School?
Pakenham Springs Primary School has 687 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pakenham Springs Primary School?
The nearest schools to Pakenham Springs Primary School are Oakwood School-Pakenham Campus (1.4 km), John Henry Primary School (1.4 km), ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Campus (1.6 km).
Where is Pakenham Springs Primary School located?
Pakenham Springs Primary School is located in Pakenham, VIC 3810. Visit the school website at http://www.pakenhamsprings.vic.edu.au.