Footscray North Primary School vs Footscray West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Footscray North Primary School
Footscray · Government primary · Prep-6
630 students · ICSEA 1080
Footscray West Primary School
West Footscray · Government primary · Prep-6
672 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Footscray North Primary School Footscray VIC | Footscray West Primary School West Footscray VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 1,290 | #249 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #447 of 4,908 | #517 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 672 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 348 | 315 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.9 | 43.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Footscray 3011 | West Footscray 3012 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.footsnth.vic.edu.au/ | www.fwps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Footscray North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 75.2).
- •Footscray West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Footscray North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Footscray West Primary School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 630.
- •Footscray North Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -3%).
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 North Primary School better than Footscray West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Footscray North Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 75.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Footscray North Primary School and Footscray West Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Footscray and West Footscray in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Footscray North Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Footscray West Primary School has 15.6.
How do Footscray North Primary School and Footscray West Primary School rank in VIC?
Footscray North Primary School is 222nd of 1,290 and Footscray West Primary School is 249th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.