VIC · Government Primary
Drysdale Primary School
Drysdale 3222 · Prep-6
Drysdale Primary School is a government primary school in Drysdale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1016, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 388 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Drysdale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Drysdale Primary School ranks 892nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Christian College Geelong - Bellarine Campus, an independent combined school 0.3 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Drysdale Primary School scores 1016 — near average.
School zone
Drysdale 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 Drysdale
Drysdale Primary School is located in Drysdale, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,273/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 4,976.
View full Drysdale suburb profile →Schools near Drysdale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Drysdale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian College Geelong - Bellarine CampusIndependent Combined · Drysdale | 0.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Clifton Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clifton Springs | 1.6 km | 1003 | 13 lower | 472 |
| St Thomas Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Drysdale | 2.5 km | 1051 | 35 higher | 428 |
| Saint Ignatius College GeelongCatholic Secondary · Drysdale | 2.6 km | 1075 | 59 higher | 1,442 |
| Bellarine Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Drysdale | 2.8 km | 1006 | 10 lower | 1,147 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drysdale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Drysdale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Drysdale Primary School offer?
Drysdale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Drysdale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Drysdale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1016, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Drysdale Primary School?
Drysdale Primary School has 388 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Drysdale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Drysdale Primary School are Christian College Geelong - Bellarine Campus (0.3 km), Clifton Springs Primary School (1.6 km), St Thomas Primary School (2.5 km).
Where is Drysdale Primary School located?
Drysdale Primary School is located in Drysdale, VIC 3222. Visit the school website at http://www.drysdaleps.vic.edu.au.