VIC · Government Primary
Mentone Primary School
Mentone 3194 · Prep-6
Mentone Primary School is a government primary school in Mentone, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1112, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 299 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
How Mentone Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mentone Primary School ranks 253rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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. Mentone Primary School scores 1112 — above average.
School zone
Mentone 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 Mentone
Mentone Primary School is located in Mentone, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,889/wk and median rent of $392/wk. Population: 13,197.
View full Mentone suburb profile →Schools near Mentone Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mentone Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mentone | 0.2 km | 1116 | 4 higher | 460 |
| Kilbreda CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mentone | 0.2 km | 1082 | 30 lower | 928 |
| Mentone Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Mentone | 0.5 km | 1144 | 32 higher | 2,008 |
| Mentone Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Mentone | 0.8 km | 1174 | 62 higher | 560 |
| St Bede's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mentone | 0.9 km | 1097 | 15 lower | 1,882 |
| Mentone Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mentone | 1.3 km | 1102 | 10 lower | 1,102 |
| Parkdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parkdale | 1.7 km | 1133 | 21 higher | 631 |
| Parktone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parkdale | 1.8 km | 1101 | 11 lower | 411 |
| Cheltenham East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cheltenham | 2.0 km | 1122 | 10 higher | 392 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentone Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mentone Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mentone Primary School offer?
Mentone Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Mentone Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mentone Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1112, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mentone Primary School?
Mentone Primary School has 299 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mentone Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mentone Primary School are St Patrick's School (0.2 km), Kilbreda College (0.2 km), Mentone Grammar School (0.5 km).
Where is Mentone Primary School located?
Mentone Primary School is located in Mentone, VIC 3194. Visit the school website at http://www.mentoneps.vic.edu.au.