Watsonia Primary School
Watsonia Primary School is a government primary school in Watsonia, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1027, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 63 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Watsonia VIC 3087. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Watsonia Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Watsonia Primary School ranks 799th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 25th-highest ICSEA and the 27th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Concord School-Concord Junior Campus, a government primary school 0.1 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. Watsonia Primary School scores 1027, near average.
School zone
Watsonia Primary 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.
About Watsonia
Watsonia Primary School is located in Watsonia, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,883/wk and median rent of $385/wk. Population: 5,352.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Watsonia suburb profileSchools near Watsonia Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Watsonia Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensborough Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Greensborough | 0.4 km | 1020 | 7 lower | 591 |
| Loyola CollegeCatholic Secondary · Watsonia | 0.6 km | 1055 | 28 higher | 1,443 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Greensborough | 0.7 km | 1109 | 82 higher | 524 |
| Watsonia North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Watsonia North | 0.8 km | 1080 | 53 higher | 541 |
| Concord SchoolGovernment Combined · Bundoora | 1.1 km | 1007 | 20 lower | 424 |
| Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Greensborough | 1.6 km | 1104 | 77 higher | 522 |
| Bundoora Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bundoora | 2.1 km | 1063 | 36 higher | 306 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watsonia Primary School a government school?
Yes, Watsonia Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Watsonia Primary School offer?
Watsonia Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Watsonia Primary School's ICSEA score?
Watsonia Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1027, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Watsonia Primary School?
Watsonia Primary School has 63 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Watsonia Primary School?
The nearest schools to Watsonia Primary School are Concord School-Concord Junior Campus (0.1 km), Greensborough Secondary College (0.4 km), Loyola College (0.6 km).
Where is Watsonia Primary School located?
Watsonia Primary School is located in Watsonia, VIC 3087. Visit the school website at http://www.watsoniaps.vic.edu.au.