Nicholson Primary School
Nicholson Primary School is a government primary school in Nicholson, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 70 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Nicholson VIC 3882. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nicholson Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Nicholson Primary School ranks 1,408th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km.
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. Nicholson Primary School scores 948, below average.
School zone
Nicholson 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicholson Primary School a government school?
Yes, Nicholson Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nicholson Primary School offer?
Nicholson Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Nicholson Primary School's ICSEA score?
Nicholson Primary School has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nicholson Primary School?
Nicholson Primary School has 70 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
Where is Nicholson Primary School located?
Nicholson Primary School is located in Nicholson, VIC 3882. Visit the school website at http://www.nicholson-ps.vic.edu.au.