Goonawarra Primary School
Goonawarra Primary School is a government primary school in Sunbury, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Sunbury VIC 3429. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Goonawarra Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Goonawarra Primary School ranks 1,052nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, a Catholic primary school 1.3 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. Goonawarra Primary School scores 999, near average.
School zone
Goonawarra 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 Sunbury
Goonawarra Primary School is located in Sunbury, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,925/wk and median rent of $361/wk. Population: 38,851.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sunbury suburb profileSchools near Goonawarra Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Goonawarra Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunbury | 1.3 km | 1061 | 62 higher | 299 |
| Salesian College SunburyCatholic Secondary · Sunbury | 1.4 km | 1059 | 60 higher | 1,720 |
| Sunbury CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sunbury | 2.1 km | 993 | 6 lower | 980 |
| Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Sunbury | 2.6 km | 998 | 1 lower | 283 |
| Kismet Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 2.6 km | 1023 | 24 higher | 358 |
| Sunbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 2.8 km | 1056 | 57 higher | 400 |
| St Anne's SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunbury | 3.3 km | 1059 | 60 higher | 599 |
| Sunbury West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 3.4 km | 1004 | 5 higher | 230 |
| Sunbury Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 4.0 km | 983 | 16 lower | 495 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goonawarra Primary School a government school?
Yes, Goonawarra Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Goonawarra Primary School offer?
Goonawarra Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Goonawarra Primary School's ICSEA score?
Goonawarra Primary School has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Goonawarra Primary School?
Goonawarra Primary School has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Goonawarra Primary School?
The nearest schools to Goonawarra Primary School are Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (1.3 km), Salesian College Sunbury (1.4 km), St Mary’s College for the Deaf – Sunbury Campus (1.4 km).
Where is Goonawarra Primary School located?
Goonawarra Primary School is located in Sunbury, VIC 3429. Visit the school website at http://www.goonawarra.vic.edu.au/.