Karwan Primary School
Karwan Primary School is a government primary school in Tarneit, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1067, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 823 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 90% of students have a language background other than English.
Tarneit VIC 3029. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Karwan Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Karwan Primary School ranks 492nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brinbeal Secondary College, 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. Karwan Primary School scores 1067, above average.
School zone
Karwan 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 Tarneit
Karwan Primary School is located in Tarneit, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,103/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 56,370.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tarneit suburb profileSchools near Karwan Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Karwan Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinbeal Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Tarneit | 0.4 km | 1039 | 28 lower | 454 |
| Islamic College of MelbourneIndependent Combined · Tarneit | 1.3 km | 1083 | 16 higher | 2,017 |
| Davis Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 1.3 km | 1046 | 21 lower | 930 |
| Good News Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Tarneit | 1.8 km | 1116 | 49 higher | 1,872 |
| Barayip Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 2.1 km | 1059 | 8 lower | 219 |
| Tarneit Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 2.6 km | 1051 | 16 lower | 1,640 |
| The Grange P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Hoppers Crossing | 2.6 km | 973 | 94 lower | 1,919 |
| Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Werribee | 2.8 km | 1044 | 23 lower | 568 |
| St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit | 2.8 km | 1068 | 1 higher | 384 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karwan Primary School a government school?
Yes, Karwan Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Karwan Primary School offer?
Karwan Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Karwan Primary School's ICSEA score?
Karwan Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1067, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Karwan Primary School?
Karwan Primary School has 823 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Karwan Primary School?
The nearest schools to Karwan Primary School are Brinbeal Secondary College (0.4 km), Islamic College of Melbourne (1.3 km), Davis Creek Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Karwan Primary School located?
Karwan Primary School is located in Tarneit, VIC 3029. Visit the school website at https://karwanps.vic.edu.au/.