VIC · Government Primary
Clifton Springs Primary School
Clifton Springs 3222 · Prep-6
Clifton Springs Primary School is a government primary school in Clifton Springs, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 472 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
How Clifton Springs Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Clifton Springs Primary School ranks 1,011th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Drysdale Primary School, a government primary school 1.6 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. Clifton Springs Primary School scores 1003 — near average.
School zone
Clifton Springs 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 Clifton Springs
Clifton Springs Primary School is located in Clifton Springs, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,348/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 7,646.
View full Clifton Springs suburb profile →Schools near Clifton Springs Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Clifton Springs Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drysdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Drysdale | 1.6 km | 1016 | 13 higher | 388 |
| Christian College Geelong - Bellarine CampusIndependent Combined · Drysdale | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Thomas Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Drysdale | 2.5 km | 1051 | 48 higher | 428 |
| Saint Ignatius College GeelongCatholic Secondary · Drysdale | 2.7 km | 1075 | 72 higher | 1,442 |
| Bellarine Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Drysdale | 2.9 km | 1006 | 3 higher | 1,147 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clifton Springs Primary School a government school?
Yes, Clifton Springs Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Clifton Springs Primary School offer?
Clifton Springs Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Clifton Springs Primary School's ICSEA score?
Clifton Springs Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Clifton Springs Primary School?
Clifton Springs Primary School has 472 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Clifton Springs Primary School?
The nearest schools to Clifton Springs Primary School are Drysdale Primary School (1.6 km), Christian College Geelong - Bellarine Campus (1.9 km), St Thomas Primary School (2.5 km).
Where is Clifton Springs Primary School located?
Clifton Springs Primary School is located in Clifton Springs, VIC 3222. Visit the school website at http://www.cliftonspringsps.vic.edu.au.