Karingal Primary School
Mallum Avenue, Frankston VIC 3199
Karingal Primary School is a government primary school in Frankston, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 235 students. Its ICSEA is 985, 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 online sources, Karingal Primary School is a government primary school in Frankston, VIC, catering for Prep to Year 6 across Junior, Middle and Senior divisions, alongside a dedicated Montessori program. The school promotes RIPRR values (Respect, Integrity, Persistence, Resilience, Relationships), restorative wellbeing practices, and inclusion, including recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Its gardens have received Victorian Schools Garden Champion recognition, and the school fosters family involvement through parent events, reflecting a long-standing, community-oriented culture around its 60-year milestone.
Often praised
- Montessori program option
- award-winning school gardens
- strong community involvement
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School | Frankston East | Catholic primary | 0.9 km | 1,053 | 270 |
| Frankston East Primary School | Frankston | Public primary | 1.1 km | 943 | 157 |
| Ballam Park Primary School | Frankston | Public primary | 1.2 km | 963 | 166 |
| Karingal Heights Primary School | Frankston | Public primary | 1.3 km | 950 | 92 |
| Mahogany Rise Primary School | Frankston North | Public primary | 1.4 km | 909 | 180 |
| Kananook Primary School | Seaford | Public primary | 2.3 km | 1,014 | 219 |
| Aldercourt Primary School | Frankston North | Public primary | 2.5 km | 918 | 220 |
| St Francis Xavier School | Frankston | Catholic primary | 2.6 km | 1,042 | 155 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dederang Primary School | Dederang | Public primary · P-6 | 28 | 985 |
| Eildon Primary School | Eildon | Public primary · P-6 | 16 | 985 |
| Ellinbank Primary School | Ellinbank | Public primary · P-6 | 30 | 985 |
| Foster Primary School | Foster | Public primary · P-6 | 121 | 985 |
| Monmia Primary School | Keilor Downs | Public primary · P-6 | 171 | 985 |
| Poowong Consolidated School | Poowong | Public primary · P-6 | 94 | 985 |
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.