Thomastown West Primary School
Thomastown West Primary School is a government primary school in Thomastown, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 970, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 204 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 77% have a language background other than English.
Thomastown VIC 3074. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thomastown West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Thomastown West Primary School ranks 1,282nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 22nd-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Thomastown Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Thomastown West Primary School scores 970, near average.
School zone
Thomastown 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 Thomastown
Thomastown West Primary School is located in Thomastown, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,225/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 20,234.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thomastown suburb profileSchools near Thomastown West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thomastown West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomastown Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Thomastown | 0.2 km | 926 | 44 lower | 461 |
| St Clare's SchoolCatholic Primary · Thomastown | 0.3 km | 1043 | 73 higher | 319 |
| Thomastown Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 0.8 km | 954 | 16 lower | 252 |
| St Catherine's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lalor | 1.5 km | 1036 | 66 higher | 289 |
| Lalor Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lalor | 1.7 km | 981 | 11 higher | 408 |
| St Luke's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lalor | 1.7 km | 1049 | 79 higher | 313 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thomastown West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Thomastown West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thomastown West Primary School offer?
Thomastown West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Thomastown West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Thomastown West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 970, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thomastown West Primary School?
Thomastown West Primary School has 204 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thomastown West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Thomastown West Primary School are Thomastown Secondary College (0.2 km), St Clare's School (0.3 km), Thomastown Meadows Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Thomastown West Primary School located?
Thomastown West Primary School is located in Thomastown, VIC 3074. Visit the school website at http://www.thomwestps.vic.edu.au.