Westgarth Primary School
Westgarth Primary School is a government primary school in Northcote, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1204, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 550 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 12% of students have a language background other than English.
Northcote VIC 3070. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Westgarth Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Westgarth Primary School ranks 3rd 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Santa Maria College, a Catholic secondary 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. Westgarth Primary School scores 1204, well above average.
School zone
Westgarth 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 Northcote
Westgarth Primary School is located in Northcote, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,287/wk and median rent of $475/wk. Population: 25,276.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Northcote suburb profileSchools near Westgarth Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Westgarth Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Northcote | 0.7 km | 1110 | 94 lower | 779 |
| Northcote Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northcote | 0.9 km | 1166 | 38 lower | 303 |
| Spensley Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clifton Hill | 1.2 km | 1170 | 34 lower | 261 |
| Fairfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairfield | 1.3 km | 1170 | 34 lower | 556 |
| Northcote High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Northcote | 1.4 km | 1153 | 51 lower | 1,668 |
| Merri Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fitzroy North | 1.6 km | 1186 | 18 lower | 442 |
| Wales Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.7 km | 1140 | 64 lower | 616 |
| Fitzroy High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fitzroy North | 1.8 km | 1086 | 118 lower | 431 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westgarth Primary School a government school?
Yes, Westgarth Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Westgarth Primary School offer?
Westgarth Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Westgarth Primary School's ICSEA score?
Westgarth Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1204, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Westgarth Primary School?
Westgarth Primary School has 550 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Westgarth Primary School?
The nearest schools to Westgarth Primary School are Santa Maria College (0.7 km), St Joseph's School (0.8 km), Northcote Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Westgarth Primary School located?
Westgarth Primary School is located in Northcote, VIC 3070. Visit the school website at http://www.wgps.vic.edu.au.