VIC · Government Primary
Sunshine Heights Primary School
Sunshine 3020 · Prep-6
Sunshine Heights Primary School is a government primary school in Sunshine, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 360 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 57% of students have a language background other than English.
How Sunshine Heights Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Sunshine Heights Primary School ranks 786th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sunshine College-Sunshine Western Region Deaf Facility, a government secondary 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. Sunshine Heights Primary School scores 1029 — near average.
School zone
Sunshine Heights 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 Sunshine Heights Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunshine Heights Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine College-Sunshine Western Region Deaf FacilityGovernment Secondary · Sunshine | 0.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Sunshine CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sunshine West | 0.3 km | 952 | 77 lower | 1,217 |
| Glengala Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine West | 0.8 km | 921 | 108 lower | 141 |
| St Peter's SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunshine West | 0.9 km | 999 | 30 lower | 190 |
| Sunshine College-Sunshine Work Education Training UnitGovernment Secondary · Sunshine | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunshine West | 1.0 km | 1015 | 14 lower | 515 |
| Marian CollegeCatholic Secondary · Sunshine West | 1.1 km | 999 | 30 lower | 856 |
| St Theresa's SchoolCatholic Primary · Albion | 1.2 km | 1076 | 47 higher | 229 |
| Sunshine Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine | 1.2 km | 1014 | 15 lower | 198 |
| Sunshine Special Developmental SchoolGovernment Combined · Sunshine | 1.3 km | 976 | 53 lower | 193 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunshine Heights Primary School a government school?
Yes, Sunshine Heights Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sunshine Heights Primary School offer?
Sunshine Heights Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Sunshine Heights Primary School's ICSEA score?
Sunshine Heights Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunshine Heights Primary School?
Sunshine Heights Primary School has 360 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunshine Heights Primary School?
The nearest schools to Sunshine Heights Primary School are Sunshine College-Sunshine Western Region Deaf Facility (0.3 km), Sunshine College (0.3 km), Glengala Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Sunshine Heights Primary School located?
Sunshine Heights Primary School is located in Sunshine, VIC 3020. Visit the school website at http://www.sunshineheightsps.vic.edu.au.