VIC · Government Primary
Mackellar Primary School
Delahey 3037 · Prep-6
Mackellar Primary School is a government primary school in Delahey, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 993, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 300 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 68% have a language background other than English.
How Mackellar Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mackellar Primary School ranks 1,107th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Copperfield College, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Mackellar Primary School scores 993 — near average.
School zone
Mackellar 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 Delahey
Mackellar Primary School is located in Delahey, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,486/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 8,077.
View full Delahey suburb profile →Schools near Mackellar Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mackellar Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield CollegeGovernment Secondary · Delahey | 0.5 km | 962 | 31 lower | 1,846 |
| Gilson CollegeIndependent Combined · Taylors Hill | 1.5 km | 1073 | 80 higher | 1,102 |
| Taylors Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylors Hill | 1.5 km | 1027 | 34 higher | 575 |
| Taylors Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylors Lakes | 1.8 km | 1029 | 36 higher | 678 |
| Taylors Lakes Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Taylors Lakes | 1.9 km | 1007 | 14 higher | 1,280 |
| Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sydenham | 1.9 km | 1067 | 74 higher | 476 |
| Kings Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Albans | 2.0 km | 966 | 27 lower | 367 |
| Catholic Regional College SydenhamCatholic Secondary · Sydenham | 2.1 km | 1028 | 35 higher | 974 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mackellar Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mackellar Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mackellar Primary School offer?
Mackellar Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Mackellar Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mackellar Primary School has an ICSEA score of 993, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mackellar Primary School?
Mackellar Primary School has 300 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mackellar Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mackellar Primary School are Copperfield College (0.5 km), Monmia Primary School (1.4 km), Gilson College (1.5 km).
Where is Mackellar Primary School located?
Mackellar Primary School is located in Delahey, VIC 3037. Visit the school website at http://www.mackellarps.vic.edu.au.