William Ruthven Primary School
William Ruthven Primary School is a government primary school in Reservoir, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1002, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 140 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
Reservoir VIC 3073. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How William Ruthven Primary School compares
By ICSEA, William Ruthven Primary School ranks 1,025th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 31st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is William Ruthven Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.1 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. William Ruthven Primary School scores 1002, near average.
School zone
William Ruthven 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.
Schools near William Ruthven Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs William Ruthven Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Ruthven Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Reservoir | 0.1 km | 977 | 25 lower | 478 |
| St Joseph the Worker SchoolCatholic Primary · Reservoir | 1.1 km | 1049 | 47 higher | 245 |
| Reservoir Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Reservoir | 1.7 km | 1070 | 68 higher | 312 |
| Thomastown Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 1.9 km | 954 | 48 lower | 252 |
| Thomastown Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Thomastown | 2.0 km | 926 | 76 lower | 461 |
| Reservoir Views Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Reservoir | 2.0 km | 1034 | 32 higher | 288 |
| Thomastown West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 2.0 km | 970 | 32 lower | 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Ruthven Primary School a government school?
Yes, William Ruthven Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does William Ruthven Primary School offer?
William Ruthven Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is William Ruthven Primary School's ICSEA score?
William Ruthven Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1002, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend William Ruthven Primary School?
William Ruthven Primary School has 140 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near William Ruthven Primary School?
The nearest schools to William Ruthven Primary School are William Ruthven Secondary College (0.1 km), Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus (0.6 km), St Joseph the Worker School (1.1 km).
Where is William Ruthven Primary School located?
William Ruthven Primary School is located in Reservoir, VIC 3073. Visit the school website at http://www.williamruthvenps.vic.edu.au/.