Williamstown Primary School
Williamstown Primary School is a government primary school in Williamstown, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1123, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 460 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% 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 Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Williamstown Primary School ranks 205th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic 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. Williamstown Primary School scores 1123, above average.
School zone
Williamstown 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 Williamstown Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Williamstown Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Williamstown | 0.1 km | 1107 | 16 lower | 263 |
| Williamstown High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Williamstown | 0.4 km | 1112 | 11 lower | 1,527 |
| Williamstown North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Williamstown | 1.1 km | 1135 | 12 higher | 601 |
| Bayside P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Williamstown | 1.5 km | 1006 | 117 lower | 958 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Newport | 3.1 km | 1126 | 3 higher | 297 |
| Newport Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newport | 3.4 km | 1126 | 3 higher | 566 |
| Newport Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newport | 3.5 km | 1106 | 17 lower | 516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Williamstown Primary School a government school?
Yes, Williamstown Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Williamstown Primary School offer?
Williamstown Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Williamstown Primary School's ICSEA score?
Williamstown Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1123, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Williamstown Primary School?
Williamstown Primary School has 460 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Williamstown Primary School?
The nearest schools to Williamstown Primary School are St Mary's School (0.1 km), Williamstown High School (0.4 km), Newmark Primary (0.5 km).
Where is Williamstown Primary School located?
Williamstown Primary School is located in Williamstown, VIC 3016. Visit the school website at http://www.williamstownps.vic.edu.au.