Wales Street Primary School
Wales Street Primary School is a government primary school in Thornbury, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1140, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 616 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Thornbury VIC 3071. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wales Street Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Wales Street Primary School ranks 134th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 48 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Spirit School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Wales Street Primary School scores 1140, above average.
School zone
Wales Street 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 Thornbury
Wales Street Primary School is located in Thornbury, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,971/wk and median rent of $391/wk. Population: 19,005.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thornbury suburb profileSchools near Wales Street Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wales Street Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Thornbury | 0.7 km | 1107 | 33 lower | 129 |
| Penders Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 0.9 km | 1021 | 119 lower | 160 |
| Santa Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Northcote | 1.1 km | 1110 | 30 lower | 779 |
| Thornbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.3 km | 1093 | 47 lower | 308 |
| Virtual School VictoriaGovernment Combined · Thornbury | 1.5 km | 1073 | 67 lower | 6,248 |
| Preston South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.5 km | 1127 | 13 lower | 397 |
| Thornbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Thornbury | 1.5 km | 1067 | 73 lower | 1,123 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wales Street Primary School a government school?
Yes, Wales Street Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wales Street Primary School offer?
Wales Street Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Wales Street Primary School's ICSEA score?
Wales Street Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1140, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wales Street Primary School?
Wales Street Primary School has 616 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wales Street Primary School?
The nearest schools to Wales Street Primary School are Holy Spirit School (0.7 km), St Mary's School (0.8 km), Penders Grove Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Wales Street Primary School located?
Wales Street Primary School is located in Thornbury, VIC 3071. Visit the school website at http://www.walesstps.vic.edu.au/.