Thomas Chirnside Primary School
Thomas Chirnside Primary School is a government primary school in Werribee, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 963, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Werribee VIC 3030. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thomas Chirnside Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Thomas Chirnside Primary School ranks 1,330th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Manorvale Primary School, a government primary school 1.1 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. Thomas Chirnside Primary School scores 963, near average.
School zone
Thomas Chirnside 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 Werribee
Thomas Chirnside Primary School is located in Werribee, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,645/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 50,027.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Werribee suburb profileSchools near Thomas Chirnside Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thomas Chirnside Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Werribee | 1.1 km | 942 | 21 lower | 291 |
| Iramoo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wyndham Vale | 1.2 km | 944 | 19 lower | 516 |
| St Andrew's SchoolCatholic Primary · Werribee | 1.2 km | 1021 | 58 higher | 290 |
| Werribee Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Werribee | 1.9 km | 1014 | 51 higher | 531 |
| Riverwalk Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Werribee | 2.1 km | 1050 | 87 higher | 917 |
| Wyndham Central Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Werribee | 2.1 km | 921 | 42 lower | 1,263 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thomas Chirnside Primary School a government school?
Yes, Thomas Chirnside Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thomas Chirnside Primary School offer?
Thomas Chirnside Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Thomas Chirnside Primary School's ICSEA score?
Thomas Chirnside Primary School has an ICSEA score of 963, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thomas Chirnside Primary School?
Thomas Chirnside Primary School has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thomas Chirnside Primary School?
The nearest schools to Thomas Chirnside Primary School are Manorvale Primary School (1.1 km), Iramoo Primary School (1.2 km), St Andrew's School (1.2 km).
Where is Thomas Chirnside Primary School located?
Thomas Chirnside Primary School is located in Werribee, VIC 3030. Visit the school website at http://www.thomaschirnsideps.vic.edu.au.