VIC · Government Secondary
Essendon Keilor College
Keilor East 3033 · 7-12
Essendon Keilor College is a government secondary school in Keilor East, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1004, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 697 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
How Essendon Keilor College compares
By ICSEA, Essendon Keilor College ranks 213th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Keilor Heights Primary School, a government primary 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. Essendon Keilor College scores 1004 — near average.
School zone
Essendon Keilor College'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 Keilor East
Essendon Keilor College is located in Keilor East, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,911/wk and median rent of $406/wk. Population: 15,078.
View full Keilor East suburb profile →Schools near Essendon Keilor College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Essendon Keilor College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keilor Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Keilor East | 0.7 km | 1049 | 45 higher | 254 |
| St Peter's SchoolCatholic Primary · Keilor East | 0.8 km | 1085 | 81 higher | 561 |
| Penleigh & Essendon Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Keilor East | 1.3 km | 1173 | 169 higher | 2,913 |
| St Bernard's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 1.5 km | 1100 | 96 higher | 1,567 |
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Niddrie | 1.6 km | 1027 | 23 higher | 1,109 |
| St Martin de Porres SchoolCatholic Primary · Avondale Heights | 1.7 km | 1074 | 70 higher | 279 |
| Niddrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Niddrie | 1.7 km | 1052 | 48 higher | 299 |
| St John Bosco's SchoolCatholic Primary · Niddrie | 1.8 km | 1108 | 104 higher | 413 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essendon Keilor College a government school?
Yes, Essendon Keilor College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Essendon Keilor College offer?
Essendon Keilor College offers 7-12.
What is Essendon Keilor College's ICSEA score?
Essendon Keilor College has an ICSEA score of 1004, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Essendon Keilor College?
Essendon Keilor College has 697 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Essendon Keilor College?
The nearest schools to Essendon Keilor College are Keilor Heights Primary School (0.7 km), St Peter's School (0.8 km), Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School (1.3 km).
Where is Essendon Keilor College located?
Essendon Keilor College is located in Keilor East, VIC 3033. Visit the school website at http://www.ekc.vic.edu.au.