Thornbury High School
Thornbury High School is a government secondary school in Thornbury, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1067, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,123 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% 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 Thornbury High School compares
By ICSEA, Thornbury High School ranks 91st of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Croxton School-Transition Learning Centre, a government combined 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. Thornbury High School scores 1067, above average.
School zone
Thornbury High 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 Thornbury
Thornbury High School 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 Thornbury High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thornbury High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual School VictoriaGovernment Combined · Thornbury | 0.6 km | 1073 | 6 higher | 6,248 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Thornbury | 0.9 km | 1107 | 40 higher | 129 |
| Penders Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.0 km | 1021 | 46 lower | 160 |
| Wales Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.5 km | 1140 | 73 higher | 616 |
| Northern College of the Arts and TechnologyGovernment Secondary · Preston | 1.8 km | 1060 | 7 lower | 367 |
| Preston South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.8 km | 1127 | 60 higher | 397 |
| Ivanhoe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ivanhoe | 1.9 km | 1157 | 90 higher | 557 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thornbury High School a government school?
Yes, Thornbury High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thornbury High School offer?
Thornbury High School offers 7-12.
What is Thornbury High School's ICSEA score?
Thornbury High School has an ICSEA score of 1067, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thornbury High School?
Thornbury High School has 1,123 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thornbury High School?
The nearest schools to Thornbury High School are Croxton School-Transition Learning Centre (0.0 km), Virtual School Victoria (0.6 km), Holy Spirit School (0.9 km).
Where is Thornbury High School located?
Thornbury High School is located in Thornbury, VIC 3071. Visit the school website at http://www.thornburyhs.vic.edu.au.