Bendigo Primary School
Bendigo Primary School is a government primary school in Bendigo, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1005, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 196 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Bendigo VIC 3552. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bendigo Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bendigo Primary School ranks 997th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Girton Grammar School - Junior School, an independent combined school 0.7 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. Bendigo Primary School scores 1005, near average.
School zone
Bendigo 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 Bendigo
Bendigo Primary School is located in Bendigo, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,429/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 5,652.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bendigo suburb profileSchools near Bendigo Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bendigo Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bendigo | 0.9 km | 1055 | 50 higher | 1,567 |
| Girton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 0.9 km | 1148 | 143 higher | 1,195 |
| Creek Street Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 1.0 km | 1063 | 58 higher | 457 |
| Camp Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 1.2 km | 1040 | 35 higher | 251 |
| Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bendigo | 1.3 km | 1003 | 2 lower | 1,918 |
| Specimen Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Square | 1.5 km | 934 | 71 lower | 234 |
| Golden Square Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Square | 1.6 km | 967 | 38 lower | 262 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bendigo Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bendigo Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bendigo Primary School offer?
Bendigo Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Bendigo Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bendigo Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1005, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bendigo Primary School?
Bendigo Primary School has 196 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bendigo Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bendigo Primary School are Girton Grammar School - Junior School (0.7 km), Catherine McAuley College (0.9 km), Girton Grammar School (0.9 km).
Where is Bendigo Primary School located?
Bendigo Primary School is located in Bendigo, VIC 3552. Visit the school website at http://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au.