Hawthorn West Primary School
Hawthorn West Primary School is a government primary school in Hawthorn, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1165, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 454 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 19% of students have a language background other than English.
Hawthorn VIC 3122. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hawthorn West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hawthorn West Primary School ranks 33rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 43 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melbourne Girls College, a government secondary 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. Hawthorn West Primary School scores 1165, well above average.
School zone
Hawthorn West 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.
Schools near Hawthorn West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hawthorn West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Girls CollegeGovernment Secondary · Richmond | 0.4 km | 1142 | 23 lower | 1,531 |
| Trinity Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Richmond | 1.0 km | 1065 | 100 lower | 213 |
| Yarra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Richmond | 1.1 km | 1134 | 31 lower | 249 |
| Xavier CollegeCatholic Combined · Kew | 1.3 km | 1154 | 11 lower | 1,503 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hawthorn West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hawthorn West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hawthorn West Primary School offer?
Hawthorn West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Hawthorn West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hawthorn West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1165, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hawthorn West Primary School?
Hawthorn West Primary School has 454 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hawthorn West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hawthorn West Primary School are Melbourne Girls College (0.4 km), Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Hawthorn Campus (0.6 km), Rossbourne School (0.8 km).
Where is Hawthorn West Primary School located?
Hawthorn West Primary School is located in Hawthorn, VIC 3122. Visit the school website at http://www.hawthornwestps.vic.edu.au.