VIC · Government Primary
Warrnambool West Primary School
Warrnambool 3280 · Prep-6
Warrnambool West Primary School is a government primary school in Warrnambool, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 902, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 138 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
How Warrnambool West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Warrnambool West Primary School ranks 1,528th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Pius X School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Warrnambool West Primary School scores 902 — below average.
School zone
Warrnambool West 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 Warrnambool
Warrnambool West Primary School is located in Warrnambool, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,385/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 31,308.
View full Warrnambool suburb profile →Schools near Warrnambool West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Warrnambool West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius X SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 0.2 km | 1002 | 100 higher | 246 |
| Emmanuel College WarrnamboolCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.0 km | 1064 | 162 higher | 1,340 |
| Brauer Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.1 km | 982 | 80 higher | 866 |
| Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice CampusCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Merrivale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 1.6 km | 1018 | 116 higher | 184 |
| Merri River SchoolGovernment Combined · Warrnambool | 1.6 km | 921 | 19 higher | 189 |
| Warrnambool College-Wave CampusGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 1.8 km | 1068 | 166 higher | 622 |
| Warrnambool Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 1.8 km | 963 | 61 higher | 370 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Dennington | 2.4 km | 1009 | 107 higher | 273 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warrnambool West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Warrnambool West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Warrnambool West Primary School offer?
Warrnambool West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Warrnambool West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Warrnambool West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 902, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Warrnambool West Primary School?
Warrnambool West Primary School has 138 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Warrnambool West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Warrnambool West Primary School are St Pius X School (0.2 km), Emmanuel College Warrnambool (1.0 km), Brauer Secondary College (1.1 km).
Where is Warrnambool West Primary School located?
Warrnambool West Primary School is located in Warrnambool, VIC 3280. Visit the school website at http://www.warrnamboolwestps.vic.edu.au/.