Footscray North Primary School
14 Rosamond Road, Footscray VIC 3011
Footscray North Primary School is a government primary school in Footscray, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 618 students. Its ICSEA is 1,080, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public information about Footscray North Primary School, a government primary school in Footscray, Victoria, describes a co-ed, non-denominational school with a focus on producing high-achieving, socially aware and globally engaged students. The school is noted for its performing arts program and Spanish language instruction, along with facilities including a STEAM-equipped learning centre, gymnasium, library and extensive sports grounds. It is described as valuing multicultural community connections.
Often praised
- Performing arts program
- Spanish language instruction
- Modern STEAM facilities
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School | Footscray | Catholic primary | 0.9 km | 1,136 | 227 |
| Footscray West Primary School | West Footscray | Public primary | 1.1 km | 1,117 | 653 |
| Footscray Primary School | Footscray | Public primary | 1.4 km | 1,115 | 339 |
| Christ the King Primary School | Braybrook | Catholic primary | 1.9 km | 1,006 | 211 |
| St Margaret's Primary School | Maribyrnong | Catholic primary | 2.4 km | 1,125 | 441 |
| Dinjerra Primary School | Braybrook | Public primary | 2.4 km | 1,010 | 225 |
| Corpus Christi School | Kingsville | Catholic primary | 2.5 km | 1,105 | 181 |
| St Monica's School | Footscray | Catholic primary | 2.5 km | 1,051 | 89 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Page Primary School | Cheltenham | Public primary · P-6 | 208 | 1,080 |
| New Gisborne Primary School | New Gisborne | Public primary · P-6 | 418 | 1,080 |
| Tecoma Primary School | Tecoma | Public primary · P-6 | 354 | 1,080 |
| Watsonia North Primary School | Watsonia North | Public primary · P-6 | 491 | 1,080 |
| Wonga Park Primary School | Wonga Park | Public primary · P-6 | 391 | 1,080 |
| Kingswood Primary School | Dingley Village | Public primary · P-6 | 525 | 1,079 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.