Arnolds Creek Primary School
Arnolds Creek Primary School is a government primary school in Harkness, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 724 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 50% have a language background other than English.
Harkness VIC 3337. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Arnolds Creek Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Arnolds Creek Primary School ranks 1,052nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Francis Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 1.4 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. Arnolds Creek Primary School scores 999, near average.
School zone
Arnolds Creek 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 Harkness
Arnolds Creek Primary School is located in Harkness, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,752/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 12,463.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Harkness suburb profileSchools near Arnolds Creek Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Arnolds Creek Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Melton West | 1.4 km | 1012 | 13 higher | 1,846 |
| St Catherine of Siena SchoolCatholic Primary · Melton West | 1.5 km | 1002 | 3 higher | 522 |
| Wedge Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melton West | 1.6 km | 976 | 23 lower | 848 |
| OneSchool Global VicIndependent Combined · Melton West | 2.2 km | 984 | 15 lower | 556 |
| Melton West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melton West | 2.6 km | 925 | 74 lower | 520 |
| Melton Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Melton | 2.8 km | 951 | 48 lower | 406 |
| Melton Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Melton | 2.8 km | 944 | 55 lower | 1,433 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arnolds Creek Primary School a government school?
Yes, Arnolds Creek Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Arnolds Creek Primary School offer?
Arnolds Creek Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Arnolds Creek Primary School's ICSEA score?
Arnolds Creek Primary School has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Arnolds Creek Primary School?
Arnolds Creek Primary School has 724 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Arnolds Creek Primary School?
The nearest schools to Arnolds Creek Primary School are St Francis Catholic College (1.4 km), St Catherine of Siena School (1.5 km), Wedge Park Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Arnolds Creek Primary School located?
Arnolds Creek Primary School is located in Harkness, VIC 3337. Visit the school website at http://arnoldscreekps.vic.edu.au/.