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Schools in Preston, VIC

View school profiles in Preston, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.

Schools

11

Government schools

8

Catholic schools

1

Independent schools

2

Average ICSEA

1,098

Total enrolments

5,427

Overview

Preston school context

Preston has 11 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 5,427 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 1,098.

For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Preston West, East Preston, Thornbury, Reservoir, Bellfield and Heidelberg West.

Listed schools
11
Total enrolments
5,427
Average ICSEA
1,098
Suburb and state
Preston, VIC

Schools

Preston school list

The cards and table list each school recorded in Preston, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.

Breakdown

Preston school mix

Preston has 11 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (8), and primary is the most common type (6).

Government8 · 73%
Independent2 · 18%
Catholic1 · 9%
Primary6 · 55%
Combined2 · 18%
Secondary2 · 18%
Special1 · 9%

Location

Map view for Preston

Use the map link to check where the listed Preston schools are located.

Preston, Victoria

Preston is shown in the Darebin local area, within the Darebin local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Preston West, East Preston and Thornbury.

Local area
Darebin
Closest school suburb
Preston West
Technical location data
Latitude
-37.73981
Longitude
145.00720
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Nearby suburbs

Nearby school suburbs around Preston

Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Preston.

Preston West1.4 km away - 1 schoolEast Preston2.1 km away - 1 schoolThornbury2.1 km away - 7 schoolsReservoir3.4 km away - 13 schoolsBellfield3.4 km away - 1 schoolHeidelberg West3.5 km away - 1 schoolCoburg3.7 km away - 11 schoolsNorthcote3.7 km away - 6 schoolsKingsbury3.7 km away - 2 schools

Data source

2025 Australian school profile data

ACARA school profile and location data

This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.

ACARA 2025

FAQ

Questions about schools in Preston

How many schools are in Preston, VIC?

There are 11 listed schools in Preston in the current dataset.

Are there government schools in Preston?

Yes. Preston has 8 listed government schools.

What is the average ICSEA for Preston schools?

The average ICSEA shown for Preston schools is 1,098.

Which schools are listed in Preston?

Bell Primary School, East Preston Islamic College, Newlands Primary School, Northern College of the Arts and Technology, Preston High School, Preston Primary School, Preston South Primary School, Preston West Primary School, Sacred Heart School, St John's College Preston and Yarra Me School are listed for Preston.

What data source is used for Preston school information?

This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.