VIC · Government Primary
Pakenham Primary School
Pakenham 3810 · Prep-6
Pakenham Primary School is a government primary school in Pakenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 420 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
How Pakenham Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Pakenham Primary School ranks 1,052nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pakenham Hills 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 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 Primary School scores 999 — near average.
School zone
Pakenham 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 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 Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pakenham Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakenham Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 1.3 km | 978 | 21 lower | 499 |
| Oakwood School-Pakenham CampusGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 2.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| ECG Secondary College - Pakenham CampusIndependent Secondary · Pakenham | 3.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Pakenham | 3.2 km | 982 | 17 lower | 318 |
| Pakenham Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 3.5 km | 962 | 37 lower | 1,030 |
| Beaconhills CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 3.8 km | 1035 | 36 higher | 2,965 |
| Pakenham Consolidated SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 4.0 km | 965 | 34 lower | 594 |
| Pakenham Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 4.2 km | 995 | 4 lower | 687 |
| Chairo Christian School - Pakenham CampusIndependent Combined · Nar Nar Goon | 4.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pakenham Primary School a government school?
Yes, Pakenham Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pakenham Primary School offer?
Pakenham Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Pakenham Primary School's ICSEA score?
Pakenham Primary School has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pakenham Primary School?
Pakenham Primary School has 420 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pakenham Primary School?
The nearest schools to Pakenham Primary School are Pakenham Hills Primary School (1.3 km), Oakwood School-Pakenham Campus (2.8 km), ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Campus (3.2 km).
Where is Pakenham Primary School located?
Pakenham Primary School is located in Pakenham, VIC 3810. Visit the school website at http://pakenhamps.vic.edu.au/.