VIC · Government Primary
Pakenham Lakeside Primary School
Pakenham 3810 · Prep-6
Pakenham Lakeside Primary School is a government primary school in Pakenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1007, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 704 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
How Pakenham Lakeside Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Pakenham Lakeside Primary School ranks 975th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Senior Campus, an independent secondary 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 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. Pakenham Lakeside Primary School scores 1007 — near average.
School zone
Pakenham Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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.
View full Pakenham suburb profile →Schools near Pakenham Lakeside Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pakenham Lakeside Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Senior CampusIndependent Secondary · Pakenham | 0.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Clare's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Officer | 0.8 km | 1040 | 33 higher | 584 |
| St Francis Xavier College - Officer CampusCatholic Secondary · Officer | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bridgewood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Officer | 1.3 km | 1054 | 47 higher | 570 |
| Edenbrook Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 1.4 km | 1002 | 5 lower | 614 |
| Lakeside CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 1.5 km | 1034 | 27 higher | 647 |
| Kuyim Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 1.5 km | 1019 | 12 higher | 115 |
| John Henry Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.2 km | 1020 | 13 higher | 981 |
| Pakenham Consolidated SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.2 km | 965 | 42 lower | 594 |
| OneSchool Global Vic - Berwick CentreIndependent Combined · Officer | 2.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pakenham Lakeside Primary School a government school?
Yes, Pakenham Lakeside Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pakenham Lakeside Primary School offer?
Pakenham Lakeside Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Pakenham Lakeside Primary School's ICSEA score?
Pakenham Lakeside Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1007, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pakenham Lakeside Primary School?
Pakenham Lakeside Primary School has 704 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pakenham Lakeside Primary School?
The nearest schools to Pakenham Lakeside Primary School are ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Senior Campus (0.4 km), St Clare's Primary School (0.8 km), St Francis Xavier College - Officer Campus (1.0 km).
Where is Pakenham Lakeside Primary School located?
Pakenham Lakeside Primary School is located in Pakenham, VIC 3810. Visit the school website at http://www.plps.vic.edu.au/.