Doncaster Primary School
Doncaster Primary School is a government primary school in Doncaster, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1125, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 543 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 83% of students have a language background other than English.
Doncaster VIC 3108. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Doncaster Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Doncaster Primary School ranks 196th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Doncaster Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.8 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. Doncaster Primary School scores 1125, above average.
School zone
Doncaster 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 Doncaster
Doncaster Primary School is located in Doncaster, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,592/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 25,020.
Doncaster suburb profileSchools near Doncaster Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Doncaster Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Doncaster | 0.8 km | 1067 | 58 lower | 1,157 |
| St Gregory the Great SchoolCatholic Primary · Doncaster | 0.9 km | 1138 | 13 higher | 271 |
| Birralee Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster | 1.6 km | 1163 | 38 higher | 576 |
| Box Hill North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Box Hill North | 1.7 km | 1084 | 41 lower | 232 |
| Doncaster Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.7 km | 1147 | 22 higher | 785 |
| Kerrimuir Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Box Hill North | 1.9 km | 1137 | 12 higher | 572 |
| Koonung Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mont Albert North | 2.2 km | 1108 | 17 lower | 1,232 |
| Templestowe CollegeGovernment Secondary · Templestowe Lower | 2.3 km | 1099 | 26 lower | 1,227 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doncaster Primary School a government school?
Yes, Doncaster Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Doncaster Primary School offer?
Doncaster Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Doncaster Primary School's ICSEA score?
Doncaster Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1125, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Doncaster Primary School?
Doncaster Primary School has 543 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Doncaster Primary School?
The nearest schools to Doncaster Primary School are Doncaster Secondary College (0.8 km), St Gregory the Great School (0.9 km), Birralee Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Doncaster Primary School located?
Doncaster Primary School is located in Doncaster, VIC 3108. Visit the school website at http://www.doncasterps.vic.edu.au.