Footscray High School vs Footscray West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Footscray High School
Footscray · Government high school · 7-12
1,326 students · ICSEA 1078
Footscray West Primary School
West Footscray · Government primary · Prep-6
672 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Footscray High School Footscray VIC | Footscray West Primary School West Footscray VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 348 | #249 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #138 of 1,472 | #517 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,326 | 672 |
| Girls / boys | 630 / 696 | 315 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | – | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 257 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.2 | 43.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Footscray 3011 | West Footscray 3012 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school | www.fwps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.9 vs 75.2).
- •Footscray West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Footscray High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.6).
- •Footscray High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 672.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Footscray High School better than Footscray West Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Footscray High School and Footscray West Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Footscray and West Footscray in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Footscray High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Footscray West Primary School has 15.6.
How do Footscray High School and Footscray West Primary School rank in VIC?
Footscray High School is 64th of 348 and Footscray West Primary School is 249th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.