VIC · Government Primary
Elsternwick Primary School
Brighton 3186 · Prep-6
Elsternwick Primary School is a government primary school in Brighton, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1147, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 463 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
How Elsternwick Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Elsternwick Primary School ranks 95th 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 15th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Star of the Sea College, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 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. Elsternwick Primary School scores 1147 — above average.
School zone
Elsternwick 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.
Schools near Elsternwick Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Elsternwick Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Sea CollegeCatholic Secondary · Brighton | 0.6 km | 1132 | 15 lower | 1,204 |
| St James' SchoolCatholic Primary · Brighton | 0.7 km | 1133 | 14 lower | 146 |
| Leibler Yavneh CollegeIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 0.8 km | 1123 | 24 lower | 559 |
| Sholem Aleichem College - Senior CampusIndependent Primary · Elsternwick | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Sholem Aleichem CollegeIndependent Primary · Elsternwick | 1.1 km | 1168 | 21 higher | 96 |
| Wesley College - Elsternwick CampusIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Adass Israel School - Orrong Road CampusIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Elsternwick | 1.2 km | 1164 | 17 higher | 347 |
| Adass Israel SchoolIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 1.3 km | 932 | 215 lower | 382 |
| Elwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elwood | 1.4 km | 1131 | 16 lower | 618 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elsternwick Primary School a government school?
Yes, Elsternwick Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Elsternwick Primary School offer?
Elsternwick Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Elsternwick Primary School's ICSEA score?
Elsternwick Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1147, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Elsternwick Primary School?
Elsternwick Primary School has 463 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Elsternwick Primary School?
The nearest schools to Elsternwick Primary School are Star of the Sea College (0.6 km), St James' School (0.7 km), Leibler Yavneh College (0.8 km).
Where is Elsternwick Primary School located?
Elsternwick Primary School is located in Brighton, VIC 3186. Visit the school website at http://www.elsternwickps.vic.edu.au.