Mount Pleasant Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School is a government primary school in Ballarat, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 972, it sits in the 34th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 129 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Ballarat VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Pleasant Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Pleasant Primary School ranks 1,269th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sovereign Hill School, a government secondary school 0.8 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. Mount Pleasant Primary School scores 972, near average.
School zone
Mount Pleasant 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.
Schools near Mount Pleasant Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Pleasant Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Government Primary · Ballarat | 1.6 km | 1069 | 97 higher | 227 |
| Canadian Lead Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat East | 1.7 km | 952 | 20 lower | 235 |
| St Aloysius' SchoolCatholic Primary · Redan | 1.8 km | 1022 | 50 higher | 254 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat | 1.8 km | 1096 | 124 higher | 249 |
| Ballarat Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Sebastopol | 2.1 km | 1058 | 86 higher | 406 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Pleasant Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mount Pleasant Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Pleasant Primary School offer?
Mount Pleasant Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Mount Pleasant Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mount Pleasant Primary School has an ICSEA score of 972, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Primary School?
Mount Pleasant Primary School has 129 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Pleasant Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mount Pleasant Primary School are Sovereign Hill School (0.8 km), Mount Clear College-G Place Campus (1.0 km), Berry Street School - Ballarat Campus (1.4 km).
Where is Mount Pleasant Primary School located?
Mount Pleasant Primary School is located in Ballarat, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.mtpleasps.vic.edu.au.