Burnside Primary School
Burnside Primary School is a government primary school in Burnside, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1039, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 442 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 76% have a language background other than English.
Burnside VIC 3023. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Burnside Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Burnside Primary School ranks 709th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kororoit Creek Primary School, a government primary 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. Burnside Primary School scores 1039, near average.
School zone
Burnside 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 Burnside Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Burnside Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kororoit Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burnside Heights | 1.1 km | 1082 | 43 higher | 1,156 |
| Brookside P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Caroline Springs | 1.3 km | 1013 | 26 lower | 1,225 |
| Christ the Priest Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Caroline Springs | 1.3 km | 1062 | 23 higher | 494 |
| Springside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Caroline Springs | 1.4 km | 1019 | 20 lower | 976 |
| Creekside K-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Caroline Springs | 1.8 km | 1018 | 21 lower | 1,287 |
| Kings Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Albans | 1.8 km | 966 | 73 lower | 367 |
| Lakeview Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Caroline Springs | 1.8 km | 1004 | 35 lower | 1,049 |
| Albanvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Albanvale | 2.0 km | 950 | 89 lower | 313 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burnside Primary School a government school?
Yes, Burnside Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Burnside Primary School offer?
Burnside Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Burnside Primary School's ICSEA score?
Burnside Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1039, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Burnside Primary School?
Burnside Primary School has 442 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Burnside Primary School?
The nearest schools to Burnside Primary School are Kororoit Creek Primary School (1.1 km), Australian International Academy of Education - Caroline Springs Senior Campus (1.1 km), Australian International Academy of Education - Caroline Springs Primary Campus (1.2 km).
Where is Burnside Primary School located?
Burnside Primary School is located in Burnside, VIC 3023. Visit the school website at https://burnsideps.vic.edu.au/.