Aurora School
Aurora School is a government primary school in Blackburn South, VIC offering U. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 270 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 49% have a language background other than English.
Blackburn South VIC 3130. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Aurora School compares
By ICSEA, Aurora School ranks 717th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 37th-highest ICSEA and the 25th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Orchard Grove Primary School, a government primary 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. Aurora School scores 1038, near average.
Enrolment and location
We could not match Aurora School to a 2025 Victorian school zone. Check the school's zone on Find My School.
About Blackburn South
Aurora School is located in Blackburn South, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,861/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 10,939.
Blackburn South suburb profileSchools near Aurora School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Aurora School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 0.4 km | 1130 | 92 higher | 592 |
| Blackburn English Language SchoolGovernment Combined · Burwood East | 0.9 km | 1022 | 16 lower | 344 |
| Burwood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood East | 1.4 km | 1107 | 69 higher | 442 |
| Forest Hill CollegeGovernment Secondary · Burwood East | 1.4 km | 1045 | 7 higher | 356 |
| Laburnum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.8 km | 1159 | 121 higher | 619 |
| Blackburn Lake Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.9 km | 1170 | 132 higher | 542 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora School a government school?
Yes, Aurora School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Aurora School offer?
Aurora School offers U.
What is Aurora School's ICSEA score?
Aurora School has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Aurora School?
Aurora School has 270 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Aurora School?
The nearest schools to Aurora School are Orchard Grove Primary School (0.4 km), St Luke the Evangelist School (0.6 km), Blackburn English Language School (0.9 km).
Where is Aurora School located?
Aurora School is located in Blackburn South, VIC 3130. Visit the school website at http://www.auroraschool.vic.edu.au.