Schools in Essendon
Essendon, VIC · 7 schools · SEIFA IRSD Decile 9
1117
Avg ICSEA
Well above average
5,651total students
3Catholic
3Government
1Independent
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Suburb Overview
Schools
7
Total Students
5,651
Avg ICSEA
1117
Avg Ratio
1:13
Avg Indigenous
0.4%
Avg LBOTE
30.9%
Sector Distribution
Catholic3 (43%)
Government3 (43%)
Independent1 (14%)
Secondary (3)Primary (3)Combined (1)
ICSEA Distribution
1100+6
1050–10991
1000–10490
950–9990
900–9490
<9000
National average ICSEA: 1000
7 schools in Essendon
St Bernard's College
CatholicSecondaryYrs 7-12
1,567
Students
1100
ICSEA
1:12.9
Ratio
St Columba's College
CatholicSecondaryYrs 7-12
1,047
Students
1107
ICSEA
1:13.4
Ratio
Buckley Park College
GovernmentSecondaryYrs 7-12
888
Students
1088
ICSEA
1:12
Ratio
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
IndependentCombinedYrs Prep-12
859
Students
1161
ICSEA
1:9.7
Ratio
St Therese's School
CatholicPrimaryYrs Prep-6
529
Students
1116
ICSEA
1:16
Ratio
Essendon Primary School
GovernmentPrimaryYrs Prep-6
387
Students
1137
ICSEA
1:13.3
Ratio
Aberfeldie Primary School
GovernmentPrimaryYrs Prep-6
374
Students
1108
ICSEA
1:13.5
Ratio
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025), ABS SEIFA (2021)