Tarneit P-9 College
Tarneit P-9 College is a government combined school in Tarneit, VIC offering Prep-9. With an ICSEA score of 1026, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,010 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 84% have a language background other than English.
Tarneit VIC 3029. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tarneit P-9 College compares
By ICSEA, Tarneit P-9 College ranks 182nd of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tarneit Senior College, a government 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 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. Tarneit P-9 College scores 1026, near average.
School zone
Tarneit P-9 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 Tarneit
Tarneit P-9 College is located in Tarneit, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,103/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 56,370.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tarneit suburb profileSchools near Tarneit P-9 College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tarneit P-9 College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarneit Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Tarneit | 0.4 km | 1005 | 21 lower | 895 |
| Nearnung Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 1.2 km | 1045 | 19 higher | 485 |
| Tarneit Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 1.3 km | 1051 | 25 higher | 1,640 |
| St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit | 1.4 km | 1068 | 42 higher | 384 |
| St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit North | 1.5 km | 1104 | 78 higher | 204 |
| Wimba Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 1.7 km | 1053 | 27 higher | 446 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit | 2.0 km | 1053 | 27 higher | 441 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tarneit P-9 College a government school?
Yes, Tarneit P-9 College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tarneit P-9 College offer?
Tarneit P-9 College offers Prep-9.
What is Tarneit P-9 College's ICSEA score?
Tarneit P-9 College has an ICSEA score of 1026, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tarneit P-9 College?
Tarneit P-9 College has 2,010 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tarneit P-9 College?
The nearest schools to Tarneit P-9 College are Tarneit Senior College (0.4 km), Nearnung Primary School (1.2 km), Warringa Park School - Polly Parade Campus (1.3 km).
Where is Tarneit P-9 College located?
Tarneit P-9 College is located in Tarneit, VIC 3029. Visit the school website at http://www.tarneitcollege.vic.edu.au/.