Essendon Primary School
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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Essendon Primary School is a government primary school in Essendon, VIC, for Prep–6. It had 387 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.
Essendon, VIC 3040
- Years
- Prep–6
- Primary
- Students
- 387
- ACARA 2025
- Annual fees
- Not published
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A nurturing educational environment promoting academic and sporting achievements for all students.
Offering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasises academic excellence, sporting achievements, and a strong sense of community involvement, fostering student growth and development through diverse programmes and recognitions that celebrate individual and collective accomplishments.
School Overview
Key information about Essendon Primary School
| School type | Primary | Sector | Government |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year levels | Prep–6 | Enrolments | 387 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed | Teacher–student ratio | 1:13.3 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Principal | Not available |
| Boarding | No | Founded | Not available |
| School type | Primary |
|---|---|
| Year levels | Prep–6 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| Boarding | No |
| Sector | Government |
|---|---|
| Enrolments | 387 |
| Teacher–student ratio | 1:13.3 |
| Principal | Not available |
| Founded | Not available |
Enrolment history
Student composition · 2025
Boys and girls
- Boys
- 200(51.7%)
- Girls
- 187(48.3%)
Language background other than English
- Another language at home
- 51%
- English only
- 49%
- Not stated
- 0%
Location
Essendon Primary School
38 Raleigh St, Essendon VIC 3040
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