Karwan Primary School
455 Bethany Road, Tarneit VIC 3029
Karwan Primary School is a government primary school in Tarneit, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 980 students. Its ICSEA is 1,067, 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
Public info online describes Karwan Primary School as a government co-ed primary school in Tarneit that opened in 2023, catering for Prep to Grade 6 with capacity for 500+ students. Its name honours the Bunurong word for the nankeen kestrel, reflecting consultation with local Traditional Owners. The school states its aim is a stimulating, creative and challenging learning environment, with programs spanning visual and performing arts, physical education and science, plus outdoor play facilities and before/after-school care. It serves a highly diverse community.
Often praised
- strong Aboriginal cultural acknowledgement
- broad arts and PE programs
- modern outdoor play facilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic College of Melbourne | Tarneit | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.3 km | 1,083 | 2,017 |
| Davis Creek Primary School | Tarneit | Public primary | 1.3 km | 1,046 | 909 |
| Good News Lutheran College | Tarneit | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.8 km | 1,116 | 1,872 |
| Barayip Primary School | Tarneit | Public primary | 2.0 km | 1,059 | 385 |
| Tarneit Rise Primary School | Tarneit | Public primary | 2.5 km | 1,051 | 1,554 |
| The Grange P-12 CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Hoppers Crossing | Public k–12 / combined | 2.6 km | 973 | 1,983 |
| St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School | Tarneit | Catholic primary | 2.8 km | 1,068 | 384 |
| Bethany Catholic Primary School | Werribee North | Catholic primary | 2.8 km | 1,044 | 568 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge Primary School | Rowville | Public primary · P-6 | 523 | 1,067 |
| Diamond Creek East Primary School | Diamond Creek | Public primary · P-6 | 461 | 1,066 |
| Gisborne Primary School | Gisborne | Public primary · P-6 | 471 | 1,066 |
| Pascoe Vale Primary School | Pascoe Vale | Public primary · P-6 | 453 | 1,066 |
| Regency Park Primary School | Wantirna | Public primary · P-6 | 528 | 1,068 |
| Reservoir West Primary School | Reservoir | Public primary · P-6 | 574 | 1,068 |
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.