Sale Primary School
Sale Primary School is a government primary school in Sale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 465 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Sale VIC 3850. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Sale Primary School ranks 1,011th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sale College, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Sale Primary School scores 1003, near average.
School zone
Sale 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 Sale
Sale Primary School is located in Sale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,327/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 14,296.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sale suburb profileSchools near Sale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sale | 0.5 km | 943 | 60 lower | 782 |
| Catholic College SaleCatholic Secondary · Sale | 0.9 km | 1015 | 12 higher | 872 |
| St Thomas' SchoolCatholic Primary · Sale | 1.3 km | 1039 | 36 higher | 289 |
| Guthridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sale | 1.7 km | 973 | 30 lower | 267 |
| Gippsland GrammarIndependent Combined · Sale | 1.8 km | 1096 | 93 higher | 1,039 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Sale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sale Primary School offer?
Sale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Sale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Sale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sale Primary School?
Sale Primary School has 465 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Sale Primary School are Sale College (0.5 km), Gippsland Grammar - Second Campus (0.8 km), Catholic College Sale (0.9 km).
Where is Sale Primary School located?
Sale Primary School is located in Sale, VIC 3850. Visit the school website at http://www.saleps.vic.edu.au.