Preston High School
Preston High School is a government secondary school in Preston, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1104, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,275 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
Preston VIC 3072. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Preston High School compares
By ICSEA, Preston High School ranks 47th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Parade College - Preston Campus, a Catholic 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. Preston High School scores 1104, above average.
School zone
Preston High 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 Preston High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Preston High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 0.8 km | 1127 | 23 higher | 397 |
| St John's College PrestonIndependent Combined · Preston | 0.8 km | 1066 | 38 lower | 345 |
| Preston West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.0 km | 1135 | 31 higher | 670 |
| Preston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.2 km | 1113 | 9 higher | 646 |
| St Raphael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Preston West | 1.4 km | 1096 | 8 lower | 287 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preston High School a government school?
Yes, Preston High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Preston High School offer?
Preston High School offers 7-12.
What is Preston High School's ICSEA score?
Preston High School has an ICSEA score of 1104, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Preston High School?
Preston High School has 1,275 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Preston High School?
The nearest schools to Preston High School are Parade College - Preston Campus (0.4 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- Preston (0.5 km), Sacred Heart School (0.5 km).
Where is Preston High School located?
Preston High School is located in Preston, VIC 3072. Visit the school website at http://www.phs.vic.edu.au.