Northcote Primary School
Northcote Primary School is a government primary school in Northcote, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1166, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 303 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
Northcote VIC 3070. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Northcote Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Northcote Primary School ranks 30th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 52 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 22nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Northcote Primary School scores 1166, well above average.
School zone
Northcote 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 Northcote
Northcote Primary School is located in Northcote, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,287/wk and median rent of $475/wk. Population: 25,276.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Northcote suburb profileSchools near Northcote Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northcote Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Northcote | 0.5 km | 1110 | 56 lower | 779 |
| Northcote High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Northcote | 0.7 km | 1153 | 13 lower | 1,668 |
| Westgarth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northcote | 0.9 km | 1204 | 38 higher | 550 |
| Merri Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fitzroy North | 1.0 km | 1186 | 20 higher | 442 |
| Wales Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.5 km | 1140 | 26 lower | 616 |
| Fitzroy High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fitzroy North | 1.7 km | 1086 | 80 lower | 431 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northcote Primary School a government school?
Yes, Northcote Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northcote Primary School offer?
Northcote Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Northcote Primary School's ICSEA score?
Northcote Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1166, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northcote Primary School?
Northcote Primary School has 303 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northcote Primary School?
The nearest schools to Northcote Primary School are St Joseph's School (0.3 km), Santa Maria College (0.5 km), Northcote High School (0.7 km).
Where is Northcote Primary School located?
Northcote Primary School is located in Northcote, VIC 3070. Visit the school website at http://www.northcoteps.vic.edu.au.