Schools in Wonthaggi 3995
5 open schools: 4 government, 1 Catholic
Wonthaggi is in the Bass Coast council area. The nearest suburbs with schools are Dalyston, Ryanston and Inverloch. About 5,215 people lived here at the 2021 Census.
Schools
Government
- Bass Coast CollegeWonthaggi 3995
- Bass Coast Specialist SchoolWonthaggi 3995
- Wonthaggi North Primary SchoolWonthaggi 3995
- Wonthaggi Primary SchoolWonthaggi 3995
Catholic
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Who lives in Wonthaggi
Wonthaggi had 5,215 residents at the 2021 Census. The median age was 55. 14.6% were born overseas. 4.9% speak a language other than English at home, most often Italian and Malayalam.
Children of school age: 328 aged 5 to 11 (primary age) and 291 aged 12 to 17 (secondary age), about 11.9% of residents.
Where local students go to school
Students who live in Wonthaggi, wherever they attend school.
Disadvantage index (SEIFA 2021)
| Index | Score | Decile |
|---|---|---|
| Disadvantage (IRSD) | 909 | 2 |
| Advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD) | 881 | 1 |
| Education and occupation (IEO) | 893 | 2 |
| Economic resources (IER) | 914 | 1 |
How to read a decile. The ABS ranks every suburb in Australia and splits them into ten equal groups. The group number is the decile. A lower number means more disadvantage. A higher number means less. Deciles 5 and 6 sit in the middle.
The score behind the decile averages 1,000 across Australia. Lower scores mean more disadvantage. The indexes describe an area, not any one household or school.
These figures describe people who live in the suburb, not the students at any one school. For school-level measures, see ICSEA on My School. Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data, Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
Kindergartens near Wonthaggi
Kindergarten in Victoria starts at age three. The Victorian Government's Find a Kinder map lists approved programs, both standalone kindergartens and long day care, with contact details and how to enrol. Rollcall does not list kindergartens itself.
Counted at the 2021 Census, so these children are now older. Read the numbers as a guide to how many young families live in Wonthaggi. Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data, Census 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
Compare neighbouring suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Residents | Median age | Household income a week | Aged 5 to 17 | Disadvantage decile | Primary students in government schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonthaggi this suburb | 5,215 | 55 | $852 | 619 | 2 | 74% | |
| Dalyston 3992 | 6.7 km | 843 | 39 | $1,352 | 122 | 3 | 68% |
| Ryanston 3992 | 9.2 km | 324 | 50 | $1,553 | 54 | 8 | 48% |
| Inverloch 3996 | 11.8 km | 6,526 | 54 | $1,286 | 894 | 7 | 83% |
| Kongwak 3951 | 14.2 km | 207 | 48 | $1,625 | 23 | 9 | n/a |
| Corinella 3984 | 21.6 km | 1,181 | 53 | $1,169 | 164 | 3 | 92% |
| San Remo 3925 | 21.8 km | 1,700 | 52 | $1,337 | 218 | 7 | 63% |
Nearest suburbs with schools, by distance between suburb centres. Disadvantage decile: 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs, 10 the least. Based on ABS data, Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (CC BY 4.0).