Ivanhoe East Primary School is situated in a well-established residential area approximately eight kilometres from the Melbourne central business district. The school enjoys a very positive reputation in the area. An enrolment ceiling of 525 has been in place for the last two years due to demand for places exceeding the number of places available.

The school is located in the residential area of Ivanhoe East in the North Eastern suburbs, close to good facilities for shopping and recreation.

The school is attractively appointed with two undercover shade areas and various natural shade areas providing a sun smart environment. The school grounds include a large grassed oval, senior and junior play areas, basketball courts and an asphalt area for various games. Surrounding play areas have been landscaped to provide passive play areas.

The main school building was built in 1930. The Art room was added in 1968 and the Library in 1977. Currently the number of buildings enables twenty one classrooms to operate. In 2003/04 a major building upgrade has replaced seven portables with permanent classrooms.

Buildings include a special purpose activity centre, the SPACE Centre, incorporating a full size basketball court, music room, meeting room, tuck shop and Out of School Hours Care Program. The Out of School Hours Program, provides for students from the school and the neighbouring Catholic school.