Barton Primary School
Barton Primary School is a government primary school in Cranbourne West, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1020, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,092 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 66% have a language background other than English.
Cranbourne West VIC 3977. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Barton Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Barton Primary School ranks 854th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cranbourne West Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.1 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. Barton Primary School scores 1020, near average.
School zone
Barton 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 Cranbourne West
Barton Primary School is located in Cranbourne West, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,856/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 19,969.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cranbourne West suburb profileSchools near Barton Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Barton Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne West Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Cranbourne West | 1.1 km | 985 | 35 lower | 1,624 |
| St Peter's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cranbourne | 1.5 km | 1045 | 25 higher | 2,089 |
| Quarters Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne West | 2.4 km | 1003 | 17 lower | 466 |
| Cranbourne West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne | 2.7 km | 946 | 74 lower | 594 |
| St Agatha's SchoolCatholic Primary · Cranbourne | 3.3 km | 1047 | 27 higher | 512 |
| Cranbourne Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne | 3.4 km | 949 | 71 lower | 313 |
| Skye Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Skye | 3.6 km | 995 | 25 lower | 515 |
| Cranbourne South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne South | 3.6 km | 1010 | 10 lower | 376 |
| Woodlands Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Langwarrin | 3.9 km | 1051 | 31 higher | 861 |
| Cranbourne Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Cranbourne | 4.0 km | 931 | 89 lower | 1,139 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barton Primary School a government school?
Yes, Barton Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Barton Primary School offer?
Barton Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Barton Primary School's ICSEA score?
Barton Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1020, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Barton Primary School?
Barton Primary School has 1,092 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Barton Primary School?
The nearest schools to Barton Primary School are Cranbourne West Secondary College (1.1 km), St Peter's College (1.5 km), Quarters Primary School (2.4 km).
Where is Barton Primary School located?
Barton Primary School is located in Cranbourne West, VIC 3977. Visit the school website at http://bartonps.vic.edu.au/.