Footscray City Primary School
Footscray City Primary School is a government primary school in Footscray, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1125, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 455 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% 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 City Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Footscray City Primary School ranks 196th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Western English Language School-Footscray Campus, a government combined school 0.0 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 City Primary School scores 1125, above average.
School zone
Footscray City 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 City 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 City Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Footscray City Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's SchoolCatholic Primary · Footscray | 0.8 km | 1051 | 74 lower | 89 |
| Footscray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.1 km | 1115 | 10 lower | 336 |
| Yarraville West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Yarraville | 1.6 km | 1153 | 28 higher | 651 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Footscray | 1.8 km | 1136 | 11 higher | 227 |
| Footscray High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Footscray | 1.8 km | 1078 | 47 lower | 1,326 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Footscray City Primary School a government school?
Yes, Footscray City Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Footscray City Primary School offer?
Footscray City Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Footscray City Primary School's ICSEA score?
Footscray City Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1125, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Footscray City Primary School?
Footscray City Primary School has 455 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Footscray City Primary School?
The nearest schools to Footscray City Primary School are Western English Language School-Footscray Campus (0.0 km), Footscray High School - Pilgrim Campus (0.2 km), St Monica's School (0.8 km).
Where is Footscray City Primary School located?
Footscray City Primary School is located in Footscray, VIC 3011. Visit the school website at http://www.fcps.vic.edu.au.