Footscray North Primary School
Footscray North Primary School is a government primary school in Footscray, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1080, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 630 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 65% have a language background other than English.
Footscray VIC 3011. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Footscray North Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Footscray North Primary School ranks 416th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is MacKillop Specialist School - Flexible Learning Centre Maidstone, a Catholic combined school 0.9 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 North Primary School scores 1080, above average.
School zone
Footscray 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.
About Footscray
Footscray North Primary School is located in Footscray, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,763/wk and median rent of $355/wk. Population: 17,131.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Footscray suburb profileSchools near Footscray North Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Footscray North Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Footscray | 0.9 km | 1136 | 56 higher | 227 |
| Footscray High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Footscray | 1.0 km | 1078 | 2 lower | 1,326 |
| Maribyrnong CollegeGovernment Secondary · Maribyrnong | 1.0 km | 1064 | 16 lower | 1,361 |
| Footscray West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Footscray | 1.1 km | 1117 | 37 higher | 672 |
| Footscray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.4 km | 1115 | 35 higher | 336 |
| Christ the King Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Braybrook | 1.9 km | 1006 | 74 lower | 211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Footscray North Primary School a government school?
Yes, Footscray North Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Footscray North Primary School offer?
Footscray North Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Footscray North Primary School's ICSEA score?
Footscray North Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1080, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Footscray North Primary School?
Footscray North Primary School has 630 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Footscray North Primary School?
The nearest schools to Footscray North Primary School are MacKillop Specialist School - Flexible Learning Centre Maidstone (0.9 km), St John's School (0.9 km), Footscray High School (1.0 km).
Where is Footscray North Primary School located?
Footscray North Primary School is located in Footscray, VIC 3011. Visit the school website at http://www.footsnth.vic.edu.au/.