VIC · Government Primary
Auburn Primary School
Hawthorn East 3123 · Prep-6
Auburn Primary School is a government primary school in Hawthorn East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1162, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
How Auburn Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Auburn Primary School ranks 44th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School, an independent combined 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 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. Auburn Primary School scores 1162 — well above average.
School zone
Auburn 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 Hawthorn East
Auburn Primary School is located in Hawthorn East, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $2,253/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 14,834.
View full Hawthorn East suburb profile →Schools near Auburn Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Auburn Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 0.5 km | 1154 | 8 lower | 200 |
| Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 0.5 km | 1177 | 15 higher | 2,564 |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 0.8 km | 1180 | 18 higher | 777 |
| Swinburne Senior Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hawthorn | 0.9 km | 1093 | 69 lower | 374 |
| Methodist Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Kew | 1.2 km | 1190 | 28 higher | 2,169 |
| Genazzano FCJ CollegeCatholic Combined · Kew | 1.4 km | 1127 | 35 lower | 680 |
| Ruyton Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 1.4 km | 1198 | 36 higher | 854 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Auburn Primary School a government school?
Yes, Auburn Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Auburn Primary School offer?
Auburn Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Auburn Primary School's ICSEA score?
Auburn Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1162, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Auburn Primary School?
Auburn Primary School has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Auburn Primary School?
The nearest schools to Auburn Primary School are Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School (0.5 km), Carey Baptist Grammar School (0.5 km), Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School - Blackhall-Kalimna Preshil Senior School (0.8 km).
Where is Auburn Primary School located?
Auburn Primary School is located in Hawthorn East, VIC 3123. Visit the school website at http://www.auburnps.vic.edu.au.