Araluen Primary School
Araluen Primary School is a government primary school in Sale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 946, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 104 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Sale VIC 3850. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Araluen Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Araluen Primary School ranks 1,417th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Thomas' School, a Catholic primary school 1.1 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. Araluen Primary School scores 946, below average.
School zone
Araluen 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 Sale
Araluen Primary School is located in Sale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,327/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 14,296.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sale suburb profileSchools near Araluen Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Araluen Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' SchoolCatholic Primary · Sale | 1.1 km | 1039 | 93 higher | 289 |
| Sale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sale | 1.3 km | 1003 | 57 higher | 465 |
| Guthridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sale | 1.4 km | 973 | 27 higher | 267 |
| Sale CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sale | 1.8 km | 943 | 3 lower | 782 |
| Catholic College SaleCatholic Secondary · Sale | 2.2 km | 1015 | 69 higher | 872 |
| Gippsland GrammarIndependent Combined · Sale | 2.7 km | 1096 | 150 higher | 1,039 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Araluen Primary School a government school?
Yes, Araluen Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Araluen Primary School offer?
Araluen Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Araluen Primary School's ICSEA score?
Araluen Primary School has an ICSEA score of 946, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Araluen Primary School?
Araluen Primary School has 104 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Araluen Primary School?
The nearest schools to Araluen Primary School are St Thomas' School (1.1 km), Sale Primary School (1.3 km), Sale College-Guthridge Campus (1.4 km).
Where is Araluen Primary School located?
Araluen Primary School is located in Sale, VIC 3850. Visit the school website at http://www.araluenps.vic.edu.au.