Chewton Primary School
Chewton Primary School is a government primary school in Chewton, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1119, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 54 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Chewton VIC 3451. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Chewton Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Chewton Primary School ranks 223rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Castlemaine Primary School, a government primary school 3.8 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. Chewton Primary School scores 1119, above average.
School zone
Chewton 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 Chewton
Chewton Primary School is located in Chewton, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,245/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 763.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Chewton Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chewton Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemaine Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Castlemaine | 4.2 km | 1040 | 79 lower | 695 |
| Castlemaine North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Castlemaine | 4.6 km | 1117 | 2 lower | 278 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chewton Primary School a government school?
Yes, Chewton Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chewton Primary School offer?
Chewton Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Chewton Primary School's ICSEA score?
Chewton Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1119, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chewton Primary School?
Chewton Primary School has 54 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chewton Primary School?
The nearest schools to Chewton Primary School are Castlemaine Primary School (3.8 km), St Mary's School (4.1 km), Castlemaine Secondary College (4.2 km).
Where is Chewton Primary School located?
Chewton Primary School is located in Chewton, VIC 3451. Visit the school website at http://www.chewtonps.vic.edu.au.