Black Hill Primary School
Black Hill Primary School is a government primary school in Ballarat, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1042, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 397 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% 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 Black Hill Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Black Hill Primary School ranks 677th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Columba's School, a Catholic primary school 1.0 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. Black Hill Primary School scores 1042, near average.
School zone
Black 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 Black Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Black Hill Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat North | 1.0 km | 1090 | 48 higher | 334 |
| Ballarat North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 1.2 km | 1002 | 40 lower | 330 |
| St Alipius' Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat East | 1.4 km | 1052 | 10 higher | 248 |
| Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Government Primary · Ballarat | 2.1 km | 1069 | 27 higher | 227 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Hill Primary School a government school?
Yes, Black Hill Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Black Hill Primary School offer?
Black Hill Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Black Hill Primary School's ICSEA score?
Black Hill Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1042, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Black Hill Primary School?
Black Hill Primary School has 397 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Black Hill Primary School?
The nearest schools to Black Hill Primary School are St Columba's School (1.0 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Ballarat (1.0 km), Macarthur Street Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Black Hill Primary School located?
Black Hill Primary School is located in Ballarat, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.blackhillps.vic.edu.au/.