Whittington Primary School
Whittington Primary School is a government primary school in Whittington, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 896, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 153 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Whittington VIC 3219. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Whittington Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Whittington Primary School ranks 1,537th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newcomb Secondary College, a government 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. Whittington Primary School scores 896, below average.
School zone
Whittington 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 Whittington
Whittington Primary School is located in Whittington, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $959/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 3,990.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Whittington suburb profileSchools near Whittington Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Whittington Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomb Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Newcomb | 0.7 km | 950 | 54 higher | 515 |
| Christ the King SchoolCatholic Primary · Newcomb | 1.2 km | 1061 | 165 higher | 269 |
| St Margaret's SchoolCatholic Primary · East Geelong | 2.3 km | 1063 | 167 higher | 241 |
| Moolap Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moolap | 2.7 km | 970 | 74 higher | 197 |
| Geelong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Geelong | 3.3 km | 998 | 102 higher | 976 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whittington Primary School a government school?
Yes, Whittington Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Whittington Primary School offer?
Whittington Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Whittington Primary School's ICSEA score?
Whittington Primary School has an ICSEA score of 896, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Whittington Primary School?
Whittington Primary School has 153 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Whittington Primary School?
The nearest schools to Whittington Primary School are Newcomb Secondary College (0.7 km), MacKillop Specialist School (0.8 km), Geelong East Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Whittington Primary School located?
Whittington Primary School is located in Whittington, VIC 3219. Visit the school website at http://www.whittingtonps.vic.edu.au.