Footscray West Primary School
Footscray West Primary School is a government primary school in West Footscray, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1117, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 672 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
West Footscray VIC 3012. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Footscray West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Footscray West Primary School ranks 233rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is MacKillop Specialist School - Flexible Learning Centre Maidstone, a Catholic combined 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. Footscray West Primary School scores 1117, above average.
School zone
Footscray 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 West Footscray
Footscray West Primary School is located in West Footscray, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,989/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 11,729.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Footscray suburb profileSchools near Footscray West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Footscray West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Footscray | 0.9 km | 1136 | 19 higher | 227 |
| Footscray North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.1 km | 1080 | 37 lower | 630 |
| Christ the King Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Braybrook | 1.4 km | 1006 | 111 lower | 211 |
| Footscray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.6 km | 1115 | 2 lower | 336 |
| Dinjerra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Braybrook | 1.7 km | 1010 | 107 lower | 217 |
| Footscray High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Footscray | 1.7 km | 1078 | 39 lower | 1,326 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Footscray West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Footscray West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Footscray West Primary School offer?
Footscray West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Footscray West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Footscray West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1117, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Footscray West Primary School?
Footscray West Primary School has 672 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Footscray West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Footscray West Primary School are MacKillop Specialist School - Flexible Learning Centre Maidstone (0.7 km), St John's School (0.9 km), Footscray North Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Footscray West Primary School located?
Footscray West Primary School is located in West Footscray, VIC 3012. Visit the school website at http://www.fwps.vic.edu.au/.