Miners Rest Primary School
Miners Rest Primary School is a government primary school in Miners Rest, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 994, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 353 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Miners Rest VIC 3352. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Miners Rest Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Miners Rest Primary School ranks 1,092nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Ballarat Grammar - Mount Rowan Campus, an independent combined school 4.7 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. Miners Rest Primary School scores 994, near average.
School zone
Miners Rest 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 Miners Rest
Miners Rest Primary School is located in Miners Rest, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,983/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 3,829.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Miners Rest suburb profileSchools near Miners Rest Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Miners Rest Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat Grammar - Mount Rowan CampusIndependent Combined · Mount Rowan | 4.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mount Rowan Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wendouree | 5.8 km | 938 | 56 lower | 678 |
| Yuille Park Community CollegeGovernment Combined · Wendouree | 6.0 km | 840 | 154 lower | 209 |
| Forest Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wendouree | 6.1 km | 919 | 75 lower | 232 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miners Rest Primary School a government school?
Yes, Miners Rest Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Miners Rest Primary School offer?
Miners Rest Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Miners Rest Primary School's ICSEA score?
Miners Rest Primary School has an ICSEA score of 994, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Miners Rest Primary School?
Miners Rest Primary School has 353 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Miners Rest Primary School?
The nearest schools to Miners Rest Primary School are Ballarat Grammar - Mount Rowan Campus (4.7 km), Yuille Park Community College-Young Parents Campus (5.3 km), Yuille Park Community College-Yuille Campus (5.4 km).
Where is Miners Rest Primary School located?
Miners Rest Primary School is located in Miners Rest, VIC 3352. Visit the school website at http://www.minersrestps.vic.edu.au.