Fawkner Primary School
Fawkner Primary School is a government primary school in Fawkner, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1020, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 238 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 81% have a language background other than English.
Fawkner VIC 3060. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fawkner Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Fawkner Primary School ranks 854th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 42 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 32nd-highest ICSEA and the 27th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mark's School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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. Fawkner Primary School scores 1020, near average.
School zone
Fawkner 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 Fawkner
Fawkner Primary School is located in Fawkner, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,428/wk and median rent of $376/wk. Population: 14,274.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Fawkner suburb profileSchools near Fawkner Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fawkner Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Ulum College of VictoriaIndependent Combined · Fawkner | 1.2 km | 1005 | 15 lower | 1,766 |
| John Fawkner Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Fawkner | 1.5 km | 958 | 62 lower | 234 |
| Reservoir West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Reservoir | 1.6 km | 1068 | 48 higher | 600 |
| Mercy CollegeCatholic Secondary · Coburg | 1.8 km | 1029 | 9 higher | 403 |
| Newlands Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.9 km | 1146 | 126 higher | 437 |
| SEDA College (Victoria) - J.E Moore Park CampusIndependent Secondary · Reservoir | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fawkner Primary School a government school?
Yes, Fawkner Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fawkner Primary School offer?
Fawkner Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Fawkner Primary School's ICSEA score?
Fawkner Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1020, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fawkner Primary School?
Fawkner Primary School has 238 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fawkner Primary School?
The nearest schools to Fawkner Primary School are St Mark's School (0.9 km), Darul Ulum College of Victoria (1.2 km), John Fawkner Secondary College-Sports Learning Centre (1.4 km).
Where is Fawkner Primary School located?
Fawkner Primary School is located in Fawkner, VIC 3060. Visit the school website at http://www.fawknerps.vic.edu.au.