Schools in Essendon West, VIC

There are 81 schools near Essendon West: 43 government, 27 Catholic and 11 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1070 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 35,207 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
81
Average ICSEA
1070
National average 1000
Students
35,207
Government
43

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Essendon West School Map

Essendon West, VICValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA· Zones: Victorian Department of Education
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Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Essendon West

  1. #1
    Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1173
    ICSEA
    2,913 students
    310 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 2% nationally
    33% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1161
    ICSEA
    859 students
    96 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 3% nationally
    44% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Kensington Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1153
    ICSEA
    427 students
    36 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 4% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    36% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Holy Rosary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1149
    ICSEA
    242 students
    22 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 5% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    22% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Moonee Ponds Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1145
    ICSEA
    290 students
    25 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 6% nationally
    30% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    St Mary's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1144
    ICSEA
    374 students
    32 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 6% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Flemington Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1140
    ICSEA
    328 students
    29 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 7% nationally
    37% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Ascot Vale Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1140
    ICSEA
    265 students
    24 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 7% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    41% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Essendon Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1137
    ICSEA
    387 students
    31 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 7% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    51% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Moonee Ponds West Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1136
    ICSEA
    289 students
    24 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 8% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    26% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    St John's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1136
    ICSEA
    227 students
    27 teachers
    8 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 8% nationally
    41% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    St Monica's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1129
    ICSEA
    512 students
    46 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 9% nationally
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    St Margaret's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1125
    ICSEA
    441 students
    36 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 10% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    58% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    St Vincent de Paul's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1124
    ICSEA
    431 students
    31 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 10% nationally
    22% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Footscray West Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1117
    ICSEA
    672 students
    46 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 12% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    31% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    Strathmore North Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1116
    ICSEA
    632 students
    46 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 12% nationally
    51% language background other than English
    School website
  17. #17
    St Therese's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1116
    ICSEA
    529 students
    40 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 12% nationally
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  18. #18
    Essendon North Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1116
    ICSEA
    629 students
    47 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 12% nationally
    55% language background other than English
    School website
  19. #19
    Footscray Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1115
    ICSEA
    336 students
    32 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 12% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    39% language background other than English
    School website
  20. #20
    Our Lady of the Nativity School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1111
    ICSEA
    364 students
    31 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 13% nationally
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  21. #21
    St John Bosco's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1108
    ICSEA
    413 students
    38 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 14% nationally
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  22. #22
    Aberfeldie Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1108
    ICSEA
    374 students
    32 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 14% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    34% language background other than English
    School website
  23. #23
    St Columba's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1107
    ICSEA
    1,047 students
    86 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 14% nationally
    21% language background other than English
    School website
  24. #24
    Strathmore Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1104
    ICSEA
    304 students
    22 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 15% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    33% language background other than English
    School website
  25. #25
    St Bernard's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1100
    ICSEA
    1,567 students
    129 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 16% nationally
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  26. #26
    Oak Park Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1095
    ICSEA
    388 students
    36 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 17% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    45% language background other than English
    School website
  27. #27
    Buckley Park College
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1088
    ICSEA
    888 students
    86 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 19% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    47% language background other than English
    School website
  28. #28
    Strathmore Secondary College
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1086
    ICSEA
    1,958 students
    195 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 20% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    42% language background other than English
    School website
  29. #29
    St Francis de Sales School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1085
    ICSEA
    237 students
    24 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 20% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    45% language background other than English
    School website
  30. #30
    St Peter's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1085
    ICSEA
    561 students
    41 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 20% nationally
    24% language background other than English
    School website
  31. #31
    St Christopher's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1083
    ICSEA
    727 students
    56 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 20% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    6% language background other than English
    School website
  32. #32
    Ave Maria College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1082
    ICSEA
    826 students
    71 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 21% nationally
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  33. #33
    Footscray North Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1080
    ICSEA
    630 students
    50 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 21% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    65% language background other than English
    School website
  34. #34
    Footscray High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1078
    ICSEA
    1,326 students
    131 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 22% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    33% language background other than English
    School website
  35. #35
    Avondale Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1074
    ICSEA
    433 students
    34 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 23% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    50% language background other than English
    School website
  36. #36
    St Martin de Porres School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1074
    ICSEA
    279 students
    26 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 23% nationally
    45% language background other than English
    School website
  37. #37
    Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1070
    ICSEA
    317 students
    29 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 25% nationally
    73% language background other than English
    School website
  38. #38
    Mount Alexander 7-12 College
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1069
    ICSEA
    827 students
    68 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 25% nationally
    43% language background other than English
    School website
  39. #39
    Maribyrnong College
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1064
    ICSEA
    1,361 students
    120 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 27% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    39% language background other than English
    School website
  40. #40
    Niddrie Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1052
    ICSEA
    299 students
    29 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 31% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    26% language background other than English
    School website
  41. #41
    St Monica's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1051
    ICSEA
    89 students
    14 teachers
    6 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 31% nationally
    72% language background other than English
    School website
  42. #42
    Keilor Heights Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1049
    ICSEA
    254 students
    20 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 32% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    41% language background other than English
    School website
  43. #43
    Keilor Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1044
    ICSEA
    374 students
    29 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 34% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  44. #44
    Niddrie Autistic School
    Government Primary · U
    1038
    ICSEA
    153 students
    43 teachers
    4 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 37% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    56% language background other than English
    School website
  45. #45
    Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1036
    ICSEA
    1,555 students
    137 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 38% nationally
    32% language background other than English
    School website
  46. #46
    Glenroy West Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1031
    ICSEA
    333 students
    26 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 40% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    73% language background other than English
    School website
  47. #47
    Ascot Vale West Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1029
    ICSEA
    278 students
    27 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 41% nationally
    59% language background other than English
    School website
  48. #48
    Rosehill Secondary College
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1027
    ICSEA
    1,109 students
    105 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 41% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    34% language background other than English
    School website
  49. #49
    Ascot Vale Heights School
    Government Combined · U
    1021
    ICSEA
    103 students
    30 teachers
    3 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 44% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    49% language background other than English
    School website
  50. #50
    Rosamond School
    Government Combined · U
    1012
    ICSEA
    145 students
    32 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 48% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    48% language background other than English
    School website
  51. #51
    Dinjerra Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1010
    ICSEA
    217 students
    19 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 49% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    68% language background other than English
    School website
  52. #52
    Kensington Community High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1008
    ICSEA
    95 students
    14 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 50% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  53. #53
    Christ the King Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1006
    ICSEA
    211 students
    22 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 50% nationally
    54% language background other than English
    School website
  54. #54
    St Bernadette's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1005
    ICSEA
    333 students
    31 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 51% nationally
    84% language background other than English
    School website
  55. #55
    Essendon Keilor College
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1004
    ICSEA
    697 students
    73 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 51% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    37% language background other than English
    School website
  56. #56
    St Brendan's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    993
    ICSEA
    82 students
    16 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 56% nationally
    68% language background other than English
    School website
  57. #57
    Glenroy Central Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    986
    ICSEA
    263 students
    25 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 60% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    76% language background other than English
    School website
  58. #58
    Braybrook College
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    977
    ICSEA
    1,373 students
    136 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 64% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    84% language background other than English
    School website
  59. #59
    Sunshine North Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    966
    ICSEA
    234 students
    32 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 68% nationally
    85% language background other than English
    School website
  60. #60
    Sunshine Harvester Primary School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    965
    ICSEA
    350 students
    35 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 69% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    84% language background other than English
    School website
  61. #61
    Sunshine Christian School
    Independent Primary · Prep-6
    934
    ICSEA
    94 students
    10 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 81% nationally
    83% language background other than English
    School website
  62. #62
    Glenroy College
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    931
    ICSEA
    454 students
    64 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 82% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    79% language background other than English
    School website
  63. #63
    Western English Language School
    Government Combined · Prep-10
    903
    ICSEA
    502 students
    119 teachers
    4 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 89% nationally
    100% language background other than English
    School website
  64. #64
    SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - Footscray
    Independent Secondary
  65. #65
    Rosamond School-Olympia Street Campus
    Government Secondary
  66. #66
    SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - Sunshine
    Independent Secondary
  67. #67
    SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne City Talented Player Program - Kensington
    Independent Secondary
  68. #68
    Penola Catholic College - Glenroy Campus
    Catholic Secondary
  69. #69
    Footscray High School - Barkly Campus
    Government Secondary
  70. #70
    Caroline Chisholm Catholic College - Christ the King Campus
    Catholic Secondary
  71. #71
    Essendon Keilor College-Senior Campus
    Government Secondary
  72. #72
    Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon Campus
    Independent Combined
  73. #73
    Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Moonee Ponds Campus
    Independent Combined
  74. #74
    Sunshine College-North Sunshine Campus
    Government Secondary
  75. #75
    SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball Ascot Vale
    Independent Secondary
  76. #76
    SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball Braybrook
    Independent Secondary
  77. #77
    Caroline Chisholm Catholic College - Sacred Heart Campus
    Catholic Secondary
  78. #78
    St Bernard's College - Resurrection House Campus
    Catholic Secondary
  79. #79
    MacKillop Specialist School - Flexible Learning Centre Maidstone
    Catholic Combined
  80. #80
    Essendon Keilor College-Niddrie Campus
    Government Secondary
  81. #81
    SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Victoria & Cricket Australia Sports Development Program - Strathmore
    Independent Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Essendon West VIC?

There are 81 schools near Essendon West: 43 government (public), 27 Catholic, and 11 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Essendon West?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Essendon West is 1070. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Essendon West?

The school near Essendon West with the highest ICSEA score is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School with an ICSEA of 1173 and 2,913 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Essendon West.