Chilwell Primary School
Chilwell Primary School is a government primary school in Newtown, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1139, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 408 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 18% of students have a language background other than English.
Newtown VIC 3220. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Chilwell Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Chilwell Primary School ranks 139th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Robert'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. Chilwell Primary School scores 1139, above average.
School zone
Chilwell 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 Chilwell Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chilwell Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert's SchoolCatholic Primary · Newtown | 0.3 km | 1099 | 40 lower | 261 |
| The Geelong CollegeIndependent Combined · Newtown | 0.6 km | 1156 | 17 higher | 1,573 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Secondary · Newtown | 0.8 km | 1105 | 34 lower | 1,450 |
| Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Geelong | 1.0 km | 1046 | 93 lower | 614 |
| Geelong South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Geelong | 1.2 km | 1088 | 51 lower | 326 |
| St Joseph's College GeelongCatholic Secondary · Newtown | 1.3 km | 1075 | 64 lower | 1,742 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Geelong | 1.6 km | 1114 | 25 lower | 214 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chilwell Primary School a government school?
Yes, Chilwell Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chilwell Primary School offer?
Chilwell Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Chilwell Primary School's ICSEA score?
Chilwell Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1139, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chilwell Primary School?
Chilwell Primary School has 408 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chilwell Primary School?
The nearest schools to Chilwell Primary School are St Robert's School (0.3 km), The Geelong College (0.6 km), Sacred Heart College (0.8 km).
Where is Chilwell Primary School located?
Chilwell Primary School is located in Newtown, VIC 3220. Visit the school website at http://www.chilwellps.vic.edu.au.