Foster Primary School
Foster Primary School is a government primary school in Foster, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 985, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 135 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Foster VIC 3960. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Foster Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Foster Primary School ranks 1,167th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Foster 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. Foster Primary School scores 985, near average.
School zone
Foster 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 Foster
Foster Primary School is located in Foster, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $975/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 2,044.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Foster suburb profileSchools near Foster Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Foster Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Foster | 0.7 km | 1006 | 21 higher | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foster Primary School a government school?
Yes, Foster Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Foster Primary School offer?
Foster Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Foster Primary School's ICSEA score?
Foster Primary School has an ICSEA score of 985, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Foster Primary School?
Foster Primary School has 135 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Foster Primary School?
The nearest schools to Foster Primary School are Foster Secondary College (0.7 km).
Where is Foster Primary School located?
Foster Primary School is located in Foster, VIC 3960. Visit the school website at http://www.fosterps.vic.edu.au.