Footscray High School
Footscray High School is a government secondary school in Footscray, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1078, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,326 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Footscray VIC 3011. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Footscray High School compares
By ICSEA, Footscray High School ranks 82nd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - Footscray, an independent secondary school 0.3 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. Footscray High School scores 1078, above average.
School zone
Footscray 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 Footscray
Footscray High School is located in Footscray, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,763/wk and median rent of $355/wk. Population: 17,131.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Footscray suburb profileSchools near Footscray High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Footscray High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footscray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 0.8 km | 1115 | 37 higher | 336 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Footscray | 0.9 km | 1136 | 58 higher | 227 |
| Footscray North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.0 km | 1080 | 2 higher | 630 |
| Maribyrnong CollegeGovernment Secondary · Maribyrnong | 1.4 km | 1064 | 14 lower | 1,361 |
| St Monica's SchoolCatholic Primary · Footscray | 1.6 km | 1051 | 27 lower | 89 |
| Footscray West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Footscray | 1.7 km | 1117 | 39 higher | 672 |
| Footscray City Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.8 km | 1125 | 47 higher | 455 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Footscray High School a government school?
Yes, Footscray High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Footscray High School offer?
Footscray High School offers 7-12.
What is Footscray High School's ICSEA score?
Footscray High School has an ICSEA score of 1078, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Footscray High School?
Footscray High School has 1,326 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Footscray High School?
The nearest schools to Footscray High School are SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - Footscray (0.3 km), Footscray Primary School (0.8 km), Footscray High School - Barkly Campus (0.9 km).
Where is Footscray High School located?
Footscray High School is located in Footscray, VIC 3011. Visit the school website at https://footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school.