Grovedale West Primary School
85 Heyers Road, Grovedale VIC 3216
Grovedale West Primary School is a government primary school in Grovedale, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 335 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 1,026, 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). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public information about Grovedale West Primary School describes a co-educational government primary school for years P-6, serving families in Grovedale and Waurn Ponds near Geelong. The school is noted for its award-winning Junior Learning Centre, opened in late 2023, which includes a Science Hub, Kids Kitchen and outdoor learning space. Grounds are described as spacious, with native trees, sporting areas, a running track and well-equipped playgrounds.
Often praised
- award-winning Junior Learning Centre
- science hub and kids kitchen
- spacious grounds and sporting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth School | Grovedale | Catholic primary | 0.6 km | 1,076 | 367 |
| Mandama Primary School | Grovedale | Public primary | 0.9 km | 1,008 | 338 |
| Mirripoa Primary School | Mount Duneed | Public primary | 1.8 km | 1,058 | 748 |
| Grovedale Primary School | Grovedale | Public primary | 2.0 km | 1,009 | 288 |
| Clairvaux Catholic School | Belmont | Catholic primary | 2.6 km | 1,095 | 631 |
| Geelong Lutheran College | Armstrong Creek | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.6 km | 1,101 | 1,317 |
| Wangala Primary School | Belmont | Public primary | 2.7 km | 986 | 108 |
| Christian College Geelong | Highton | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.9 km | 1,098 | 1,908 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbinabbin Primary School | Colbinabbin | Public primary · P-6 | 50 | 1,026 |
| Greta Valley Primary School | Greta South | Public primary · P-5 | 15 | 1,026 |
| Harkaway Primary School | Harkaway | Public primary · P-6 | 97 | 1,026 |
| Rye Primary School | Rye | Public primary · P-6 | 409 | 1,026 |
| Boneo Primary School | Boneo | Public primary · P-6 | 323 | 1,025 |
| Botanic Ridge Primary School | Botanic Ridge | Public primary · P-6 | 487 | 1,027 |
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.