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East Preston Islamic College
East Preston Islamic College is an independent combined school in Preston, Victoria, teaching year levels Prep-12 to 733 students.
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ICSEA reflects the socio-educational background of students at this school - it is an intake measure, not a teaching quality or outcomes ranking. National average is 1000. Range is roughly 500–1300. This school's ICSEA places it above 36% of Australian schools.
Senior pathways offered: VCE · 8 VCE, VCE VM and VCE VET studies (Units 3–4) · 2 VET certificates.
A median study score is one published measure, not a school ranking - study scores sit on a 0–50 scale per subject. Source: VCAA Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement Information (SSCAI), 2025. © Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority; reproduced with permission. For current versions and related content visit http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
East Preston Islamic College had 733 students in 2025, compared with 617 in 2016 (up 19%).
Total enrolments as reported to ACARA each August. A year marked "-" was not published for this school. Enrolment counts how many students attend, not how good a school is. Source: ACARA School Profile 2008-2025 (Data Access Program).
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Questions about East Preston Islamic College
How many students go to East Preston Islamic College?
East Preston Islamic College has 733 students enrolled (360 boys and 373 girls), according to the ACARA School Profile 2025.
What year levels does East Preston Islamic College teach?
East Preston Islamic College teaches year levels Prep-12. ACARA lists it as a combined school.
Is East Preston Islamic College a government or non-government school?
East Preston Islamic College is an independent school in Preston, Victoria.
What does the ICSEA of 976 at East Preston Islamic College mean?
ICSEA, the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage, describes the family background of the students enrolled at a school, such as parents' education and occupation. The national average is 1000. East Preston Islamic College has an ICSEA of 976, which places it above 36% of Australian schools. It measures student intake, not teaching quality or results.
How many childcare services are near East Preston Islamic College?
29 childcare services are listed on the ACECQA national register for Preston - East, the statistical area around the school. Services are matched by suburb name.
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Source: ACARA School Profile & School Location 2025 (Data Access Program). VIC, NSW and QLD government catchment zones from DET School Zones 2027, NSW DoE School Intake Zones 2026 and Queensland Department of Education state school catchments 2026 (CC BY 4.0). ICSEA is a socio-educational intake index - it measures student background, not teaching quality or outcomes. Methodology →