Gilgai Plains Primary School
Gilgai Plains Primary School is a government primary school in Kalkallo, 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 953 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Kalkallo VIC 3064. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gilgai Plains Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Gilgai Plains Primary School ranks 709th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hume Anglican Grammar - Kalkallo Campus, an independent combined 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. Gilgai Plains Primary School scores 1039, near average.
School zone
Gilgai Plains 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 Kalkallo
Gilgai Plains Primary School is located in Kalkallo, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,047/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 5,548.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kalkallo suburb profileSchools near Gilgai Plains Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gilgai Plains Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banum Warrik Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kalkallo | 1.4 km | 1037 | 2 lower | 309 |
| Donnybrook Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Donnybrook | 3.5 km | 1036 | 3 lower | 502 |
| Gaayip-Yagila Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mickleham | 4.4 km | 1021 | 18 lower | 1,014 |
| Hume Anglican GrammarIndependent Combined · Mickleham | 4.6 km | 1095 | 56 higher | 2,948 |
| Mother Teresa SchoolCatholic Primary · Craigieburn | 5.2 km | 1026 | 13 lower | 342 |
| Craigieburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Craigieburn | 5.9 km | 979 | 60 lower | 458 |
| Newbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Craigieburn | 6.0 km | 1032 | 7 lower | 1,136 |
| Mount Ridley P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Craigieburn | 6.1 km | 969 | 70 lower | 2,788 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gilgai Plains Primary School a government school?
Yes, Gilgai Plains Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gilgai Plains Primary School offer?
Gilgai Plains Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Gilgai Plains Primary School's ICSEA score?
Gilgai Plains 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 Gilgai Plains Primary School?
Gilgai Plains Primary School has 953 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gilgai Plains Primary School?
The nearest schools to Gilgai Plains Primary School are Hume Anglican Grammar - Kalkallo Campus (0.4 km), Banum Warrik Primary School (1.4 km), Hume Anglican Grammar - Donnybrook Campus (3.2 km).
Where is Gilgai Plains Primary School located?
Gilgai Plains Primary School is located in Kalkallo, VIC 3064. Visit the school website at https://gilgaiplainsps.vic.edu.au/.