Footscray North Primary School vs New Gisborne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 44 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
New Gisborne Primary School
New Gisborne · Government primary · Prep-6
440 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Footscray North Primary School Footscray VIC | New Gisborne Primary School New Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 1,290 | #549 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #447 of 4,908 | #1549 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 348 | 207 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.9 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Footscray 3011 | New Gisborne 3438 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.footsnth.vic.edu.au/ | www.newgisps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Footscray North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 64.0).
- •Footscray North Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 440.
- •Footscray North Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -28%).
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 New Gisborne Primary School?
On the Success Index, Footscray North Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 64.0 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 New Gisborne Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Footscray and New Gisborne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Footscray North Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Gisborne Primary School has 14.5.
How do Footscray North Primary School and New Gisborne Primary School rank in VIC?
Footscray North Primary School is 222nd of 1,290 and New Gisborne Primary School is 549th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.