Wantirna Primary School
Wantirna Primary School is a government primary school in Wantirna, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1031, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 53 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 58% have a language background other than English.
Wantirna VIC 3152. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wantirna Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Wantirna Primary School ranks 774th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 26th-highest ICSEA and the 36th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Knox School, an independent combined school 1.1 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. Wantirna Primary School scores 1031, near average.
School zone
Wantirna 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 Wantirna
Wantirna Primary School is located in Wantirna, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,886/wk and median rent of $428/wk. Population: 14,237.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wantirna suburb profileSchools near Wantirna Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wantirna Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knox SchoolIndependent Combined · Wantirna South | 1.1 km | 1159 | 128 higher | 764 |
| Wantirna CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wantirna | 1.2 km | 1031 | same | 1,458 |
| Templeton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wantirna | 1.5 km | 1136 | 105 higher | 720 |
| Regency Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wantirna | 1.7 km | 1068 | 37 higher | 537 |
| Vermont Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Vermont | 2.1 km | 1122 | 91 higher | 1,650 |
| St James' SchoolCatholic Primary · Vermont | 2.2 km | 1139 | 108 higher | 351 |
| Heathmont CollegeGovernment Secondary · Heathmont | 2.4 km | 1014 | 17 lower | 667 |
| Wantirna South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wantirna South | 2.6 km | 1074 | 43 higher | 233 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wantirna Primary School a government school?
Yes, Wantirna Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wantirna Primary School offer?
Wantirna Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Wantirna Primary School's ICSEA score?
Wantirna Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1031, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wantirna Primary School?
Wantirna Primary School has 53 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wantirna Primary School?
The nearest schools to Wantirna Primary School are The Knox School (1.1 km), Wantirna College (1.2 km), Yea High School-Chinese Community Centre (1.4 km).
Where is Wantirna Primary School located?
Wantirna Primary School is located in Wantirna, VIC 3152. Visit the school website at https://www.wantirnaprimary.vic.edu.au.