Whitehorse Primary School
Whitehorse Primary School is a government primary school in Blackburn North, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1123, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 302 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Blackburn North VIC 3130. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Whitehorse Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Whitehorse Primary School ranks 205th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 22nd-highest ICSEA and the 23rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Philip's School, a Catholic primary school 0.0 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. Whitehorse Primary School scores 1123, above average.
School zone
Whitehorse 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 Blackburn North
Whitehorse Primary School is located in Blackburn North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,021/wk and median rent of $431/wk. Population: 7,627.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blackburn North suburb profileSchools near Whitehorse Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Whitehorse Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's SchoolCatholic Primary · Blackburn North | 0.0 km | 1137 | 14 higher | 40 |
| Donvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Donvale | 1.0 km | 1120 | 3 lower | 289 |
| Heatherwood SchoolGovernment Secondary · Donvale | 1.3 km | 991 | 132 lower | 214 |
| Old Orchard Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 1.3 km | 1127 | 4 higher | 441 |
| Blackburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.3 km | 1141 | 18 higher | 440 |
| Beverley Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.4 km | 1153 | 30 higher | 811 |
| Blackburn High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blackburn | 1.5 km | 1094 | 29 lower | 1,289 |
| Nunawading Christian College - PrimaryIndependent Primary · Nunawading | 1.6 km | 1101 | 22 lower | 343 |
| Nunawading Christian College - SecondaryIndependent Secondary · Nunawading | 1.7 km | 1067 | 56 lower | 261 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitehorse Primary School a government school?
Yes, Whitehorse Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Whitehorse Primary School offer?
Whitehorse Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Whitehorse Primary School's ICSEA score?
Whitehorse Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1123, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Whitehorse Primary School?
Whitehorse Primary School has 302 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Whitehorse Primary School?
The nearest schools to Whitehorse Primary School are St Philip's School (0.0 km), Donvale Primary School (1.0 km), Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource Centre (1.2 km).
Where is Whitehorse Primary School located?
Whitehorse Primary School is located in Blackburn North, VIC 3130. Visit the school website at http://www.whitehorseps.vic.edu.au.