Wonthaggi North Primary School

Wonthaggi North Primary School is a government primary school in Wonthaggi, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 942, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 151 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.

Wonthaggi VIC 3995. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
942
22nd percentile
Enrolments
151
Prep-6
Students per teacher
9:1
17 teaching staff
Indigenous students
5%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
17%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Wonthaggi North Primary School compares

By ICSEA, Wonthaggi North Primary School ranks 1,431st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Wonthaggi North Primary School scores 942, below average.

ICSEA 942Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
942
7008501,0001,1501,300

School zone

Wonthaggi North 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.

Wonthaggi North Primary School Valid: 2025 · Zone: Victorian Department of Education · Location: ACARA

About Wonthaggi

Wonthaggi North Primary School is located in Wonthaggi, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $852/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 5,215.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Wonthaggi suburb profile

Schools near Wonthaggi North Primary School

The 3 nearest schools to Wonthaggi North Primary School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Wonthaggi North Primary SchoolStudents
St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Wonthaggi0.4 km1031 89 higher315
Bass Coast CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wonthaggi1.3 km988 46 higher1,687
Wonthaggi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wonthaggi1.4 km996 54 higher371

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wonthaggi North Primary School a government school?

Yes, Wonthaggi North Primary School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Wonthaggi North Primary School offer?

Wonthaggi North Primary School offers Prep-6.

What is Wonthaggi North Primary School's ICSEA score?

Wonthaggi North Primary School has an ICSEA score of 942, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Wonthaggi North Primary School?

Wonthaggi North Primary School has 151 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.

What schools are near Wonthaggi North Primary School?

The nearest schools to Wonthaggi North Primary School are St Joseph's School (0.4 km), Village High School - Watt St (1.1 km), Bass Coast College (1.3 km).

Where is Wonthaggi North Primary School located?

Wonthaggi North Primary School is located in Wonthaggi, VIC 3995. Visit the school website at http://www.wonthagginorthps.vic.edu.au/.

Wonthaggi North Primary School official website