Deer Park West Primary School
Deer Park West Primary School is a government primary school in Deer Park, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 989, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 389 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Deer Park VIC 3023. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Deer Park West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Deer Park West Primary School ranks 1,129th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Peter Chanel School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Deer Park West Primary School scores 989, near average.
School zone
Deer Park West 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 Deer Park
Deer Park West Primary School is located in Deer Park, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,456/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 18,145.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Deer Park suburb profileSchools near Deer Park West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Deer Park West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter Chanel SchoolCatholic Primary · Deer Park | 0.4 km | 1012 | 23 higher | 506 |
| Deer Park North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Deer Park | 1.8 km | 942 | 47 lower | 307 |
| Derrimut Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Derrimut | 2.1 km | 998 | 9 higher | 574 |
| St Lawrence Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Derrimut | 2.4 km | 1043 | 54 higher | 454 |
| Cairnlea Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cairnlea | 2.4 km | 1023 | 34 higher | 776 |
| Albanvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Albanvale | 3.1 km | 950 | 39 lower | 313 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deer Park West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Deer Park West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Deer Park West Primary School offer?
Deer Park West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Deer Park West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Deer Park West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 989, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Deer Park West Primary School?
Deer Park West Primary School has 389 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Deer Park West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Deer Park West Primary School are St Peter Chanel School (0.4 km), Victoria University Secondary College-Deer Park Campus (1.4 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Building and Construction - Deer Park (1.7 km).
Where is Deer Park West Primary School located?
Deer Park West Primary School is located in Deer Park, VIC 3023. Visit the school website at http://www.dpwps.vic.edu.au.