VIC · Government Primary
Ardeer South Primary School
Sunshine West 3020 · Prep-6
Ardeer South Primary School is a government primary school in Sunshine West, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 979, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 139 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 70% have a language background other than English.
How Ardeer South Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ardeer South Primary School ranks 1,209th 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 18th-highest ICSEA and the 23rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marian College, a Catholic secondary school 0.7 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. Ardeer South Primary School scores 979 — near average.
School zone
Ardeer South 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 Sunshine West
Ardeer South Primary School is located in Sunshine West, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,416/wk and median rent of $346/wk. Population: 18,552.
View full Sunshine West suburb profile →Schools near Ardeer South Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ardeer South Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian CollegeCatholic Secondary · Sunshine West | 0.7 km | 999 | 20 higher | 856 |
| St Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunshine West | 0.8 km | 1015 | 36 higher | 515 |
| Sirius College - Ibrahim Dellal CampusIndependent Combined · Sunshine West | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Ardeer Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ardeer | 1.0 km | 986 | 7 higher | 139 |
| Mother of God SchoolCatholic Primary · Ardeer | 1.2 km | 995 | 16 higher | 107 |
| Sunshine CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sunshine West | 1.3 km | 952 | 27 lower | 1,217 |
| Sunshine College-Sunshine Western Region Deaf FacilityGovernment Secondary · Sunshine | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Sunshine Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine | 1.6 km | 1029 | 50 higher | 360 |
| Glengala Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine West | 1.7 km | 921 | 58 lower | 141 |
| St Theresa's SchoolCatholic Primary · Albion | 2.1 km | 1076 | 97 higher | 229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ardeer South Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ardeer South Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ardeer South Primary School offer?
Ardeer South Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ardeer South Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ardeer South Primary School has an ICSEA score of 979, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ardeer South Primary School?
Ardeer South Primary School has 139 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ardeer South Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ardeer South Primary School are Marian College (0.7 km), St Paul's School (0.8 km), Sirius College - Ibrahim Dellal Campus (0.9 km).
Where is Ardeer South Primary School located?
Ardeer South Primary School is located in Sunshine West, VIC 3020. Visit the school website at http://www.ardeersthps.vic.edu.au.