Independent School

Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School

Combined school in Keilor East, VIC

2,913
Students (2025)
1173
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
10:1
Student:Teacher

About Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School

Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is a independent combined school located in Keilor East, Melbourne. The school offers education for students from Prep-12.

With 2913 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1173 (98th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

📍 Contact & Location

🎓 School Details

  • Type Independent
  • Level Combined (Prep-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 2,913 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 310 (286.9 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 169 (136.9 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1173 (98th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 0%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 1472 (51%)
Girls: 1441 (49%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 33%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 67%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
8%
24%
67%
Bottom 1% Lower 8% Upper 24% Top 67%