VIC · Government Primary
Warrnambool Primary School
Warrnambool 3280 · Prep-6
Warrnambool Primary School is a government primary school in Warrnambool, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 963, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
How Warrnambool Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Warrnambool Primary School ranks 1,330th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 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 Primary School scores 963 — near average.
School zone
Warrnambool 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 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 Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Warrnambool Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 0.6 km | 1068 | 105 higher | 622 |
| Emmanuel College WarrnamboolCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 0.9 km | 1064 | 101 higher | 1,340 |
| Warrnambool CollegeGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.5 km | 979 | 16 higher | 1,070 |
| Warrnambool East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 1.9 km | 994 | 31 higher | 496 |
| St Pius X SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 2.0 km | 1002 | 39 higher | 246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warrnambool Primary School a government school?
Yes, Warrnambool Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Warrnambool Primary School offer?
Warrnambool Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Warrnambool Primary School's ICSEA score?
Warrnambool Primary School has an ICSEA score of 963, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Warrnambool Primary School?
Warrnambool Primary School has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Warrnambool Primary School?
The nearest schools to Warrnambool Primary School are Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice Campus (0.4 km), Warrnambool College-Wave Campus (0.4 km), St Joseph's School (0.6 km).
Where is Warrnambool Primary School located?
Warrnambool Primary School is located in Warrnambool, VIC 3280. Visit the school website at http://www.warrnamboolps.vic.edu.au.