Wattle View Primary School
Wattle View Primary School is a government primary school in Ferntree Gully, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1006, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 247 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Ferntree Gully VIC 3156. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wattle View Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Wattle View Primary School ranks 985th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 24th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Eastern Ranges School, a government combined school 0.8 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. Wattle View Primary School scores 1006, near average.
School zone
Wattle View 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 Ferntree Gully
Wattle View Primary School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,770/wk and median rent of $386/wk. Population: 27,398.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ferntree Gully suburb profileSchools near Wattle View Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wattle View Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Ranges SchoolGovernment Combined · Ferntree Gully | 0.8 km | 1031 | 25 higher | 200 |
| Fairhills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.3 km | 1004 | 2 lower | 104 |
| Mountain Gate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.4 km | 1072 | 66 higher | 432 |
| Heritage College KnoxIndependent Combined · Ferntree Gully | 1.4 km | 1059 | 53 higher | 183 |
| Fairhills High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Knoxfield | 1.8 km | 994 | 12 lower | 404 |
| Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.8 km | 1055 | 49 higher | 289 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wattle View Primary School a government school?
Yes, Wattle View Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wattle View Primary School offer?
Wattle View Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Wattle View Primary School's ICSEA score?
Wattle View Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1006, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wattle View Primary School?
Wattle View Primary School has 247 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wattle View Primary School?
The nearest schools to Wattle View Primary School are Eastern Ranges School (0.8 km), Fairhills Primary School (1.3 km), Mountain Gate Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Wattle View Primary School located?
Wattle View Primary School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156. Visit the school website at http://www.wvps.vic.edu.au.