Ashby Primary School
Ashby Primary School is a government primary school in Geelong West, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Geelong West VIC 3218. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ashby Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ashby Primary School ranks 550th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's School, a Catholic primary 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. Ashby Primary School scores 1059, above average.
School zone
Ashby 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 Geelong West
Ashby Primary School is located in Geelong West, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,797/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 7,345.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Geelong West suburb profileSchools near Ashby Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ashby Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Geelong West | 0.4 km | 1107 | 48 higher | 418 |
| Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Geelong | 1.2 km | 1046 | 13 lower | 614 |
| Manifold Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Manifold Heights | 1.3 km | 1082 | 23 higher | 469 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Secondary · Newtown | 1.4 km | 1105 | 46 higher | 1,450 |
| Holy Spirit Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Manifold Heights | 1.6 km | 1068 | 9 higher | 326 |
| The Geelong CollegeIndependent Combined · Newtown | 1.7 km | 1156 | 97 higher | 1,573 |
| Herne Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamlyn Heights | 1.7 km | 1023 | 36 lower | 267 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashby Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ashby Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ashby Primary School offer?
Ashby Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ashby Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ashby Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ashby Primary School?
Ashby Primary School has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ashby Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ashby Primary School are St Patrick's School (0.4 km), Geelong Lutheran College - St John's Newtown Campus (1.0 km), Newtown Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Ashby Primary School located?
Ashby Primary School is located in Geelong West, VIC 3218. Visit the school website at http://www.ashbyps.vic.edu.au/Ashby/Ashby_Primary_School.html.