Tongala Primary School
Tongala Primary School is a government primary school in Tongala, 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 140 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Tongala VIC 3621. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tongala Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Tongala Primary School ranks 1,314th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's School, a Catholic primary 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. Tongala Primary School scores 965, near average.
School zone
Tongala 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 Tongala
Tongala Primary School is located in Tongala, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,220/wk and median rent of $200/wk. Population: 1,973.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tongala suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Tongala Primary School a government school?
Yes, Tongala Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tongala Primary School offer?
Tongala Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Tongala Primary School's ICSEA score?
Tongala Primary School has an ICSEA score of 965, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tongala Primary School?
Tongala Primary School has 140 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tongala Primary School?
The nearest schools to Tongala Primary School are St Patrick's School (0.3 km).
Where is Tongala Primary School located?
Tongala Primary School is located in Tongala, VIC 3621. Visit the school website at http://www.tongalaps.wordpress.com.