Footscray Primary School
Footscray Primary School is a government primary school in Footscray, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1115, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 336 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 39% have a language background other than English.
Footscray VIC 3011. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Footscray Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Footscray Primary School ranks 245th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Footscray High School - Barkly Campus, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Footscray Primary School scores 1115, above average.
School zone
Footscray 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 Footscray
Footscray Primary School is located in Footscray, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,763/wk and median rent of $355/wk. Population: 17,131.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Footscray suburb profileSchools near Footscray Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Footscray Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Footscray | 0.7 km | 1136 | 21 higher | 227 |
| Footscray High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Footscray | 0.8 km | 1078 | 37 lower | 1,326 |
| Footscray City Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.1 km | 1125 | 10 higher | 455 |
| St Monica's SchoolCatholic Primary · Footscray | 1.3 km | 1051 | 64 lower | 89 |
| Footscray North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.4 km | 1080 | 35 lower | 630 |
| Footscray West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Footscray | 1.6 km | 1117 | 2 higher | 672 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Footscray Primary School a government school?
Yes, Footscray Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Footscray Primary School offer?
Footscray Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Footscray Primary School's ICSEA score?
Footscray Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1115, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Footscray Primary School?
Footscray Primary School has 336 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Footscray Primary School?
The nearest schools to Footscray Primary School are Footscray High School - Barkly Campus (0.2 km), St John's School (0.7 km), Footscray High School (0.8 km).
Where is Footscray Primary School located?
Footscray Primary School is located in Footscray, VIC 3011. Visit the school website at http://www.footscrayps.vic.edu.au/.