Thornbury Primary School
Thornbury Primary School is a government primary school in Thornbury, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1093, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 308 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% 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 Thornbury Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Thornbury Primary School ranks 350th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 51 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 38th-highest ICSEA and the 23rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fitzroy Community School - Thornbury Campus, an independent 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. Thornbury Primary School scores 1093, above average.
School zone
Thornbury 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
Thornbury 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 Thornbury Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thornbury Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.0 km | 1165 | 72 higher | 440 |
| St John's College PrestonIndependent Combined · Preston | 1.0 km | 1066 | 27 lower | 345 |
| Wales Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.3 km | 1140 | 47 higher | 616 |
| Preston South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.3 km | 1127 | 34 higher | 397 |
| Penders Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.5 km | 1021 | 72 lower | 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thornbury Primary School a government school?
Yes, Thornbury Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thornbury Primary School offer?
Thornbury Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Thornbury Primary School's ICSEA score?
Thornbury Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1093, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thornbury Primary School?
Thornbury Primary School has 308 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thornbury Primary School?
The nearest schools to Thornbury Primary School are Fitzroy Community School - Thornbury Campus (0.4 km), St Mary's School (0.5 km), Bell Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Thornbury Primary School located?
Thornbury Primary School is located in Thornbury, VIC 3071. Visit the school website at http://www.thornburyps.vic.edu.au.