Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School is a Catholic primary school in Thornbury, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1107, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 129 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 61% of students 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 Holy Spirit School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Spirit School ranks 280th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 50 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 33rd-highest ICSEA and the 38th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wales Street Primary School, a government primary 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. Holy Spirit School scores 1107, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Spirit School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Thornbury
Holy Spirit 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 Holy Spirit School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Spirit School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 0.7 km | 1140 | 33 higher | 616 |
| Penders Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 0.7 km | 1021 | 86 lower | 160 |
| Virtual School VictoriaGovernment Combined · Thornbury | 0.8 km | 1073 | 34 lower | 6,248 |
| Thornbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Thornbury | 0.9 km | 1067 | 40 lower | 1,123 |
| Santa Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Northcote | 1.6 km | 1110 | 3 higher | 779 |
| Preston South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.6 km | 1127 | 20 higher | 397 |
| Thornbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.8 km | 1093 | 14 lower | 308 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Spirit School a government school?
No, Holy Spirit School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Spirit School offer?
Holy Spirit School offers Prep-6.
What is Holy Spirit School's ICSEA score?
Holy Spirit School has an ICSEA score of 1107, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Spirit School?
Holy Spirit School has 129 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Spirit School?
The nearest schools to Holy Spirit School are Wales Street Primary School (0.7 km), Penders Grove Primary School (0.7 km), Virtual School Victoria (0.8 km).
Where is Holy Spirit School located?
Holy Spirit School is located in Thornbury, VIC 3071. Visit the school website at http://www.hsthornburyeast.catholic.edu.au.