Specimen Hill Primary School
Specimen Hill Primary School is a government primary school in Golden Square, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 934, it sits in the 19th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 234 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Golden Square VIC 3555. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Specimen Hill Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Specimen Hill Primary School ranks 1,459th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Golden Square Primary School, a government primary school 1.2 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. Specimen Hill Primary School scores 934, below average.
School zone
Specimen Hill 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 Golden Square
Specimen Hill Primary School is located in Golden Square, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,344/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 9,220.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Golden Square suburb profileSchools near Specimen Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Specimen Hill Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Square Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Square | 1.2 km | 967 | 33 higher | 262 |
| Creek Street Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 2.0 km | 1063 | 129 higher | 457 |
| Girton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 2.1 km | 1148 | 214 higher | 1,195 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bendigo | 2.4 km | 1055 | 121 higher | 1,567 |
| Camp Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 2.7 km | 1040 | 106 higher | 251 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Quarry Hill | 2.7 km | 1064 | 130 higher | 234 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Specimen Hill Primary School a government school?
Yes, Specimen Hill Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Specimen Hill Primary School offer?
Specimen Hill Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Specimen Hill Primary School's ICSEA score?
Specimen Hill Primary School has an ICSEA score of 934, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Specimen Hill Primary School?
Specimen Hill Primary School has 234 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Specimen Hill Primary School?
The nearest schools to Specimen Hill Primary School are Golden Square Primary School (1.2 km), Bendigo Primary School (1.5 km), Girton Grammar School - Junior School (1.9 km).
Where is Specimen Hill Primary School located?
Specimen Hill Primary School is located in Golden Square, VIC 3555. Visit the school website at http://www.shps1316.vic.edu.au/.