Greythorn Primary School
Reading Avenue, Balwyn North VIC 3104
Greythorn Primary School is a government primary school in Balwyn North, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 443 students. Its ICSEA is 1,152, 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). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Based on public information from the school's own website, Greythorn Primary School is a government primary school (P-6) in Balwyn North, Victoria, serving around 560 students. It offers French language instruction, a dedicated STEM program, performing and visual arts, physical education, and a 1:1 iPad program supporting classroom technology. The school describes itself as a vibrant, inclusive learning community focused on holistic development, with active parent involvement through its Parents and Friends Association and School Council.
Often praised
- dedicated STEM program
- French language program
- 1:1 iPad technology program
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Albert Primary School | Mont Albert | Public primary | 1.4 km | 1,149 | 589 |
| Boroondara Park Primary School | Balwyn North | Public primary | 1.5 km | 1,138 | 223 |
| Balwyn North Primary School | Balwyn North | Public primary | 1.7 km | 1,139 | 515 |
| Birralee Primary School | Doncaster | Public primary | 1.8 km | 1,163 | 574 |
| Chatham Primary School | Surrey Hills | Public primary | 1.8 km | 1,147 | 193 |
| Balwyn Primary School | Balwyn | Public primary | 1.9 km | 1,171 | 556 |
| Fintona Girls' School | Balwyn | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | 1,191 | 533 |
| Our Holy Redeemer School | Surrey Hills | Catholic primary | 2.1 km | 1,180 | 198 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Yarra Primary School | South Yarra | Public primary · P-6 | 426 | 1,152 |
| Syndal South Primary School | Mount Waverley | Public primary · P-6 | 305 | 1,152 |
| Beverley Hills Primary School | Doncaster East | Public primary · P-6 | 802 | 1,153 |
| Brighton Primary School | Brighton | Public primary · P-6 | 523 | 1,153 |
| Brunswick North Primary School | Brunswick West | Public primary · P-6 | 452 | 1,151 |
| Glen Huntly Primary School | Glen Huntly | Public primary · P-6 | 335 | 1,151 |
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.