Macarthur Street Primary School
Macarthur Street Primary School is a government primary school in Soldiers Hill, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 951, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 83 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Soldiers Hill VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Macarthur Street Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Macarthur Street Primary School ranks 1,392nd 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 17th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Columba's School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Macarthur Street Primary School scores 951, near average.
School zone
Macarthur Street 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 Macarthur Street Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Macarthur Street Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat North | 0.6 km | 1090 | 139 higher | 334 |
| Black Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 1.1 km | 1042 | 91 higher | 397 |
| Ballarat North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 1.3 km | 1002 | 51 higher | 330 |
| Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Government Primary · Ballarat | 1.5 km | 1069 | 118 higher | 227 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat | 1.7 km | 1096 | 145 higher | 249 |
| Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Government Primary · Lake Wendouree | 1.8 km | 1095 | 144 higher | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macarthur Street Primary School a government school?
Yes, Macarthur Street Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Macarthur Street Primary School offer?
Macarthur Street Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Macarthur Street Primary School's ICSEA score?
Macarthur Street Primary School has an ICSEA score of 951, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Macarthur Street Primary School?
Macarthur Street Primary School has 83 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Macarthur Street Primary School?
The nearest schools to Macarthur Street Primary School are St Columba's School (0.6 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Ballarat (0.9 km), Ballarat Clarendon College - Second Campus (1.0 km).
Where is Macarthur Street Primary School located?
Macarthur Street Primary School is located in Soldiers Hill, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.macps.vic.edu.au.