Willowbank Primary School
Willowbank Primary School is a government primary school in Gisborne, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1056, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 373 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Gisborne VIC 3437. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Willowbank Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Willowbank Primary School ranks 568th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gisborne Secondary College, a government secondary school 2.6 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. Willowbank Primary School scores 1056, above average.
School zone
Willowbank 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 Gisborne
Willowbank Primary School is located in Gisborne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,294/wk and median rent of $423/wk. Population: 10,142.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gisborne suburb profileSchools near Willowbank Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Willowbank Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gisborne | 2.6 km | 1017 | 39 lower | 961 |
| St Brigid's SchoolCatholic Primary · Gisborne | 2.8 km | 1065 | 9 higher | 216 |
| Gisborne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gisborne | 3.0 km | 1066 | 10 higher | 481 |
| New Gisborne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · New Gisborne | 5.5 km | 1080 | 24 higher | 440 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willowbank Primary School a government school?
Yes, Willowbank Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Willowbank Primary School offer?
Willowbank Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Willowbank Primary School's ICSEA score?
Willowbank Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1056, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Willowbank Primary School?
Willowbank Primary School has 373 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Willowbank Primary School?
The nearest schools to Willowbank Primary School are Gisborne Secondary College (2.6 km), St Brigid's School (2.8 km), Gisborne Primary School (3.0 km).
Where is Willowbank Primary School located?
Willowbank Primary School is located in Gisborne, VIC 3437. Visit the school website at https://www.willowbankps.vic.edu.au.