Cairnlea Park Primary School
49 Carmody Drive, Cairnlea VIC 3023
Cairnlea Park Primary School is a government primary school in Cairnlea, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 767 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 1,023, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public information indicates Cairnlea Park Primary School is a government primary school in Cairnlea, serving students from Prep to Year 6. The school's own materials describe a focus on literacy, numeracy, inquiry-based learning and digital learning, alongside specialist and support programs. Community-oriented initiatives include a Breakfast Club, student leadership opportunities, and active Parents & Friends and School Council involvement. The school holds SunSmart and eSmart certifications and offers outside-school-hours care and canteen services, reflecting a broader focus on student wellbeing and community connection.
Often praised
- breakfast club program
- strong community involvement
- SunSmart and eSmart certified
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park North Primary School | Deer Park | Public primary | 1.3 km | 942 | 258 |
| University Park Primary School | St Albans | Public primary | 1.4 km | 999 | 204 |
| St Peter Chanel School | Deer Park | Catholic primary | 2.0 km | 1,012 | 506 |
| Albanvale Primary School | Albanvale | Public primary | 2.0 km | 950 | 305 |
| Holy Eucharist School | St Albans | Catholic primary | 2.1 km | 972 | 548 |
| St Albans Heights Primary School | St Albans | Public primary | 2.3 km | 950 | 199 |
| St Albans Primary School | St Albans | Public primary | 2.3 km | 955 | 257 |
| Deer Park West Primary School | Deer Park | Public primary | 2.5 km | 989 | 350 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Creek School | Armstrong Creek | Public primary · P-6 | 798 | 1,023 |
| Herne Hill Primary School | Hamlyn Heights | Public primary · P-6 | 271 | 1,023 |
| Kismet Park Primary School | Sunbury | Public primary · P-6 | 373 | 1,023 |
| Orchard Park Primary School | Officer | Public primary · P-6 | 395 | 1,023 |
| Rosewood Downs Primary School | Dandenong North | Public primary · P-6 | 285 | 1,023 |
| Silverton Primary School | Noble Park North | Public primary · P-6 | 379 | 1,023 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.