Pakenham Hills Primary School
Pakenham Hills Primary School is a government primary school in Pakenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 499 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Pakenham VIC 3810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Pakenham Hills Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Pakenham Hills Primary School ranks 1,219th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pakenham Primary School, a government primary school 1.3 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. Pakenham Hills Primary School scores 978, near average.
School zone
Pakenham Hills 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 Pakenham
Pakenham Hills Primary School is located in Pakenham, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,664/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 54,118.
Pakenham suburb profileSchools near Pakenham Hills Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pakenham Hills Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakenham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 1.3 km | 999 | 21 higher | 420 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Pakenham | 2.1 km | 982 | 4 higher | 318 |
| Pakenham Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 2.4 km | 962 | 16 lower | 1,030 |
| Beaconhills CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 2.5 km | 1035 | 57 higher | 2,965 |
| Pakenham Consolidated SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.8 km | 965 | 13 lower | 594 |
| Pakenham Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 3.4 km | 995 | 17 higher | 687 |
| Lakeside CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 3.5 km | 1034 | 56 higher | 647 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pakenham Hills Primary School a government school?
Yes, Pakenham Hills Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pakenham Hills Primary School offer?
Pakenham Hills Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Pakenham Hills Primary School's ICSEA score?
Pakenham Hills Primary School has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pakenham Hills Primary School?
Pakenham Hills Primary School has 499 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pakenham Hills Primary School?
The nearest schools to Pakenham Hills Primary School are Pakenham Primary School (1.3 km), St Patrick's School (2.1 km), Oakwood School-Pakenham Campus (2.1 km).
Where is Pakenham Hills Primary School located?
Pakenham Hills Primary School is located in Pakenham, VIC 3810. Visit the school website at http://www.pakenhamhillsps.vic.edu.au/.