Buckley Park College
Buckley Park College is a government secondary school in Essendon, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1088, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 888 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% have a language background other than English.
Essendon VIC 3040. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Buckley Park College compares
By ICSEA, Buckley Park College ranks 69th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Essendon North Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Buckley Park College scores 1088, above average.
School zone
Buckley Park College'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 Essendon
Buckley Park College is located in Essendon, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,132/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 21,240.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Essendon suburb profileSchools near Buckley Park College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Buckley Park College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon North | 0.8 km | 1116 | 28 higher | 629 |
| St John Bosco's SchoolCatholic Primary · Niddrie | 0.9 km | 1108 | 20 higher | 413 |
| Our Lady of the Nativity SchoolCatholic Primary · Aberfeldie | 1.0 km | 1111 | 23 higher | 364 |
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Niddrie | 1.0 km | 1027 | 61 lower | 1,109 |
| Ave Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Aberfeldie | 1.1 km | 1082 | 6 lower | 826 |
| Aberfeldie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon | 1.1 km | 1108 | 20 higher | 374 |
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Essendon | 1.2 km | 1116 | 28 higher | 529 |
| St Bernard's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 1.3 km | 1100 | 12 higher | 1,567 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buckley Park College a government school?
Yes, Buckley Park College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Buckley Park College offer?
Buckley Park College offers 7-12.
What is Buckley Park College's ICSEA score?
Buckley Park College has an ICSEA score of 1088, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Buckley Park College?
Buckley Park College has 888 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Buckley Park College?
The nearest schools to Buckley Park College are Essendon North Primary School (0.8 km), St John Bosco's School (0.9 km), Niddrie Autistic School (0.9 km).
Where is Buckley Park College located?
Buckley Park College is located in Essendon, VIC 3040. Visit the school website at http://www.buckleyparkco.vic.edu.au.