Castlemaine Primary School
Castlemaine Primary School is a government primary school in Castlemaine, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1054, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 178 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Castlemaine VIC 3450. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Castlemaine Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Castlemaine Primary School ranks 587th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Castlemaine Primary School scores 1054, above average.
School zone
Castlemaine Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Castlemaine
Castlemaine Primary School is located in Castlemaine, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,106/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 7,506.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Castlemaine suburb profileSchools near Castlemaine Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Castlemaine Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemaine North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Castlemaine | 1.0 km | 1117 | 63 higher | 278 |
| Castlemaine Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Castlemaine | 1.4 km | 1040 | 14 lower | 695 |
| Chewton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chewton | 3.8 km | 1119 | 65 higher | 54 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castlemaine Primary School a government school?
Yes, Castlemaine Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Castlemaine Primary School offer?
Castlemaine Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Castlemaine Primary School's ICSEA score?
Castlemaine Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1054, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Castlemaine Primary School?
Castlemaine Primary School has 178 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Castlemaine Primary School?
The nearest schools to Castlemaine Primary School are St Mary's School (0.3 km), Castlemaine North Primary School (1.0 km), Castlemaine Secondary College (1.4 km).
Where is Castlemaine Primary School located?
Castlemaine Primary School is located in Castlemaine, VIC 3450. Visit the school website at https://www.castlemaineps.vic.edu.au/.