Croydon Primary School
Croydon Primary School is a government primary school in Croydon, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 225 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
Croydon VIC 3136. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Croydon Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Croydon Primary School ranks 1,369th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 22nd-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Croydon Community School-Capacity Building, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Croydon Primary School scores 955, near average.
School zone
Croydon 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.
Schools near Croydon Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Croydon Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Croydon | 0.9 km | 1065 | 110 higher | 454 |
| Luther CollegeIndependent Secondary · Croydon Hills | 1.4 km | 1127 | 172 higher | 1,219 |
| Ruskin Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.5 km | 1034 | 79 higher | 488 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Croydon Hills | 1.6 km | 1147 | 192 higher | 658 |
| Melba Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Croydon | 1.8 km | 1003 | 48 higher | 663 |
| Dorset Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.9 km | 1034 | 79 higher | 525 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Croydon Primary School a government school?
Yes, Croydon Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Croydon Primary School offer?
Croydon Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Croydon Primary School's ICSEA score?
Croydon Primary School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Croydon Primary School?
Croydon Primary School has 225 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Croydon Primary School?
The nearest schools to Croydon Primary School are Croydon Community School-Capacity Building (0.4 km), Croydon Community School-OPTIONS (0.4 km), Croydon Community School (0.4 km).
Where is Croydon Primary School located?
Croydon Primary School is located in Croydon, VIC 3136. Visit the school website at http://www.croydonps.vic.edu.au.