Pakenham Consolidated School
Pakenham Consolidated School is a government primary school in Pakenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 965, it sits in the 31st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 594 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% 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 Consolidated School compares
By ICSEA, Pakenham Consolidated School ranks 1,314th 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 10th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Beaconhills College, an independent combined 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. Pakenham Consolidated School scores 965, near average.
School zone
Pakenham Consolidated 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 Consolidated 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 Consolidated School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pakenham Consolidated School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconhills CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 0.5 km | 1035 | 70 higher | 2,965 |
| Pakenham Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 0.7 km | 962 | 3 lower | 1,030 |
| Lakeside CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 0.8 km | 1034 | 69 higher | 647 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Pakenham | 1.0 km | 982 | 17 higher | 318 |
| Pakenham Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.2 km | 995 | 30 higher | 687 |
| Pakenham Lakeside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.2 km | 1007 | 42 higher | 704 |
| John Henry Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.3 km | 1020 | 55 higher | 981 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pakenham Consolidated School a government school?
Yes, Pakenham Consolidated School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pakenham Consolidated School offer?
Pakenham Consolidated School offers Prep-6.
What is Pakenham Consolidated School's ICSEA score?
Pakenham Consolidated School has an ICSEA score of 965, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pakenham Consolidated School?
Pakenham Consolidated School has 594 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pakenham Consolidated School?
The nearest schools to Pakenham Consolidated School are Beaconhills College (0.5 km), Pakenham Secondary College (0.7 km), Lakeside College (0.8 km).
Where is Pakenham Consolidated School located?
Pakenham Consolidated School is located in Pakenham, VIC 3810. Visit the school website at http://www.pakconps.vic.edu.au.