Virtual School Victoria
Virtual School Victoria is a government combined school in Thornbury, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1073, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 6,248 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Thornbury VIC 3071. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Virtual School Victoria compares
By ICSEA, Virtual School Victoria ranks 124th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Croxton School-Transition Learning Centre, a government combined school 0.6 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. Virtual School Victoria scores 1073, above average.
Enrolment and location
We could not match Virtual School Victoria to a 2025 Victorian school zone. Check the school's zone on Find My School.
About Thornbury
Virtual School Victoria is located in Thornbury, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,971/wk and median rent of $391/wk. Population: 19,005.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thornbury suburb profileSchools near Virtual School Victoria
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Virtual School Victoria | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Thornbury | 0.6 km | 1067 | 6 lower | 1,123 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Thornbury | 0.8 km | 1107 | 34 higher | 129 |
| Penders Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.3 km | 1021 | 52 lower | 160 |
| Wales Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.5 km | 1140 | 67 higher | 616 |
| Ivanhoe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ivanhoe | 1.6 km | 1157 | 84 higher | 557 |
| Fairfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairfield | 1.8 km | 1170 | 97 higher | 556 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virtual School Victoria a government school?
Yes, Virtual School Victoria is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Virtual School Victoria offer?
Virtual School Victoria offers Prep-12.
What is Virtual School Victoria's ICSEA score?
Virtual School Victoria has an ICSEA score of 1073, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Virtual School Victoria?
Virtual School Victoria has 6,248 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Virtual School Victoria?
The nearest schools to Virtual School Victoria are Croxton School-Transition Learning Centre (0.6 km), Thornbury High School (0.6 km), St Bernadette's School (0.7 km).
Where is Virtual School Victoria located?
Virtual School Victoria is located in Thornbury, VIC 3071. Visit the school website at http://www.distance.vic.edu.au.