Big Hill Primary School
Big Hill Primary School is a government primary school in Big Hill, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 980, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Big Hill VIC 3555. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Big Hill Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Big Hill Primary School ranks 1,204th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bendigo Special Developmental School, a government combined 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. Big Hill Primary School scores 980, near average.
School zone
Big 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.
Schools near Big Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Big Hill Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's SchoolCatholic Primary · Kangaroo Flat | 4.0 km | 1032 | 52 higher | 284 |
| Crusoe 7-10 Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Kangaroo Flat | 4.5 km | 966 | 14 lower | 925 |
| Kangaroo Flat Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kangaroo Flat | 4.7 km | 908 | 72 lower | 313 |
| Spring Gully Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 5.6 km | 1056 | 76 higher | 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Hill Primary School a government school?
Yes, Big Hill Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Big Hill Primary School offer?
Big Hill Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Big Hill Primary School's ICSEA score?
Big Hill Primary School has an ICSEA score of 980, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Big Hill Primary School?
Big Hill Primary School has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Big Hill Primary School?
The nearest schools to Big Hill Primary School are Bendigo Special Developmental School (3.8 km), Weeroona College Bendigo - Bendigo FLO (3.9 km), St Monica's School (4.0 km).
Where is Big Hill Primary School located?
Big Hill Primary School is located in Big Hill, VIC 3555. Visit the school website at http://www.bighillps.vic.edu.au.