South Melbourne Primary School
South Melbourne Primary School is a government primary school in Southbank, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1144, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 71% have a language background other than English.
Southbank VIC 3205. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How South Melbourne Primary School compares
By ICSEA, South Melbourne Primary School ranks 110th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Montague School, 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. South Melbourne Primary School scores 1144, above average.
School zone
South Melbourne 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 Southbank
South Melbourne Primary School is located in Southbank, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,926/wk and median rent of $411/wk. Population: 22,631.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Southbank suburb profileSchools near South Melbourne Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs South Melbourne Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galilee Regional Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Melbourne | 0.8 km | 1154 | 10 higher | 369 |
| Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Southbank | 1.0 km | 1141 | 3 lower | 344 |
| Albert Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Albert Park | 1.4 km | 1156 | 12 higher | 430 |
| South Melbourne Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Albert Park | 1.5 km | 1105 | 39 lower | 402 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Melbourne Primary School a government school?
Yes, South Melbourne Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does South Melbourne Primary School offer?
South Melbourne Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is South Melbourne Primary School's ICSEA score?
South Melbourne Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1144, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend South Melbourne Primary School?
South Melbourne Primary School has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near South Melbourne Primary School?
The nearest schools to South Melbourne Primary School are Montague School (0.4 km), Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Hester Hornbrook Academy - South Melbourne (0.8 km).
Where is South Melbourne Primary School located?
South Melbourne Primary School is located in Southbank, VIC 3205. Visit the school website at https://southmelbourneps.vic.edu.au/.