Williamstown High School
Williamstown High School is a government secondary school in Williamstown, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1112, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,527 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Williamstown VIC 3016. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Williamstown High School compares
By ICSEA, Williamstown High School ranks 36th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Williamstown Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Williamstown High School scores 1112, above average.
School zone
Williamstown High School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Williamstown High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Williamstown High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Williamstown | 0.4 km | 1123 | 11 higher | 460 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Williamstown | 0.5 km | 1107 | 5 lower | 263 |
| Williamstown North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Williamstown | 0.8 km | 1135 | 23 higher | 601 |
| Bayside P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Williamstown | 1.0 km | 1006 | 106 lower | 958 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Newport | 2.8 km | 1126 | 14 higher | 297 |
| Newport Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newport | 3.1 km | 1126 | 14 higher | 566 |
| Newport Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newport | 3.1 km | 1106 | 6 lower | 516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Williamstown High School a government school?
Yes, Williamstown High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Williamstown High School offer?
Williamstown High School offers 7-12.
What is Williamstown High School's ICSEA score?
Williamstown High School has an ICSEA score of 1112, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Williamstown High School?
Williamstown High School has 1,527 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Williamstown High School?
The nearest schools to Williamstown High School are Williamstown Primary School (0.4 km), St Mary's School (0.5 km), Williamstown North Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Williamstown High School located?
Williamstown High School is located in Williamstown, VIC 3016. Visit the school website at http://www.willihigh.vic.edu.au.