Moonee Ponds West Primary School
Moonee Ponds West Primary School is a government primary school in Moonee Ponds, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1136, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Moonee Ponds VIC 3039. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Moonee Ponds West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Moonee Ponds West Primary School ranks 154th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 42 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 28th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Moonee Ponds West Primary School scores 1136, above average.
School zone
Moonee Ponds West 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 Moonee Ponds
Moonee Ponds West Primary School is located in Moonee Ponds, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,111/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 16,224.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Moonee Ponds suburb profileSchools near Moonee Ponds West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Moonee Ponds West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ascot Vale | 0.6 km | 1144 | 8 higher | 374 |
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Essendon | 1.0 km | 1161 | 25 higher | 859 |
| St Columba's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 1.3 km | 1107 | 29 lower | 1,047 |
| Ascot Vale West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ascot Vale | 1.4 km | 1029 | 107 lower | 278 |
| St Monica's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Moonee Ponds | 1.5 km | 1129 | 7 lower | 512 |
| Ascot Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ascot Vale | 1.6 km | 1140 | 4 higher | 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moonee Ponds West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Moonee Ponds West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Moonee Ponds West Primary School offer?
Moonee Ponds West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Moonee Ponds West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Moonee Ponds West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1136, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Moonee Ponds West Primary School?
Moonee Ponds West Primary School has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Moonee Ponds West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Moonee Ponds West Primary School are St Mary's School (0.6 km), Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Moonee Ponds Campus (0.8 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball Ascot Vale (0.8 km).
Where is Moonee Ponds West Primary School located?
Moonee Ponds West Primary School is located in Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039. Visit the school website at http://www.mooneewestps.vic.edu.au.