VIC · Government Primary
Woodford Primary School
Woodford 3281 · Prep-6
Woodford Primary School is a government primary school in Woodford, 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 156 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Woodford Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Woodford Primary School ranks 568th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Merri River School, a government combined school 4.2 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. Woodford Primary School scores 1056 — above average.
School zone
Woodford 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.
Schools near Woodford Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Woodford Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merri River SchoolGovernment Combined · Warrnambool | 4.2 km | 921 | 135 lower | 189 |
| Grasmere Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Grasmere | 4.8 km | 970 | 86 lower | 96 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Dennington | 5.1 km | 1009 | 47 lower | 273 |
| Brauer Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 5.2 km | 982 | 74 lower | 866 |
| King's CollegeIndependent Combined · Warrnambool | 5.4 km | 1083 | 27 higher | 276 |
| St Pius X SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 5.6 km | 1002 | 54 lower | 246 |
| Warrnambool West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 5.7 km | 902 | 154 lower | 138 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodford Primary School a government school?
Yes, Woodford Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Woodford Primary School offer?
Woodford Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Woodford Primary School's ICSEA score?
Woodford 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 Woodford Primary School?
Woodford Primary School has 156 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Woodford Primary School?
The nearest schools to Woodford Primary School are Merri River School (4.2 km), Grasmere Primary School (4.8 km), St John's School (5.1 km).
Where is Woodford Primary School located?
Woodford Primary School is located in Woodford, VIC 3281. Visit the school website at http://www.woodfordps.vic.edu.au.