Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is an independent combined school in Keilor East, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1173, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,913 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 33% of students have a language background other than English.
Keilor East VIC 3033. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School compares
By ICSEA, Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School ranks 23rd of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Keilor Heights Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School scores 1173, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Keilor East
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is located in Keilor East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,911/wk and median rent of $406/wk. Population: 15,078.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Keilor East suburb profileSchools near Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keilor Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Keilor East | 0.7 km | 1049 | 124 lower | 254 |
| Niddrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Niddrie | 0.7 km | 1052 | 121 lower | 299 |
| St Christopher's SchoolCatholic Primary · Airport West | 1.2 km | 1083 | 90 lower | 727 |
| Essendon Keilor CollegeGovernment Secondary · Keilor East | 1.3 km | 1004 | 169 lower | 697 |
| St Peter's SchoolCatholic Primary · Keilor East | 1.7 km | 1085 | 88 lower | 561 |
| St John Bosco's SchoolCatholic Primary · Niddrie | 2.1 km | 1108 | 65 lower | 413 |
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Niddrie | 2.2 km | 1027 | 146 lower | 1,109 |
| St Bernard's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 2.2 km | 1100 | 73 lower | 1,567 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School a government school?
No, Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School offer?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School offers Prep-12.
What is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School's ICSEA score?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1173, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has 2,913 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School?
The nearest schools to Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School are Keilor Heights Primary School (0.7 km), Niddrie Primary School (0.7 km), Essendon Keilor College-Niddrie Campus (0.8 km).
Where is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School located?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is located in Keilor East, VIC 3033. Visit the school website at http://www.pegs.vic.edu.au.