Buninyong Primary School
Buninyong Primary School is a government primary school in Buninyong, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1044, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 567 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Buninyong VIC 3357. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Buninyong Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Buninyong Primary School ranks 661st 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ballarat Steiner School, an independent primary school 2.6 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. Buninyong Primary School scores 1044, near average.
School zone
Buninyong 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 Buninyong
Buninyong Primary School is located in Buninyong, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,745/wk and median rent of $305/wk. Population: 3,797.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Buninyong suburb profileSchools near Buninyong Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Buninyong Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Clear | 4.8 km | 1088 | 44 higher | 362 |
| Damascus CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Clear | 4.9 km | 1052 | 8 higher | 1,215 |
| Mount Clear CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Clear | 5.3 km | 996 | 48 lower | 982 |
| Mount Clear Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Clear | 5.7 km | 991 | 53 lower | 221 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buninyong Primary School a government school?
Yes, Buninyong Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Buninyong Primary School offer?
Buninyong Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Buninyong Primary School's ICSEA score?
Buninyong Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1044, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Buninyong Primary School?
Buninyong Primary School has 567 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Buninyong Primary School?
The nearest schools to Buninyong Primary School are Ballarat Steiner School (2.6 km), Buninyong Primary School-Scotsburn Primary School (4.2 km), Emmaus Catholic Primary School (4.8 km).
Where is Buninyong Primary School located?
Buninyong Primary School is located in Buninyong, VIC 3357. Visit the school website at http://www.buninyongps.vic.edu.au.