Castlemaine North Primary School
Castlemaine North Primary School is a government primary school in Castlemaine, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1117, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 278 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students have a language background other than English.
Castlemaine VIC 3450. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Castlemaine North Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Castlemaine North Primary School ranks 233rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Castlemaine North Primary School scores 1117, above average.
School zone
Castlemaine North 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 Castlemaine
Castlemaine North Primary School is located in Castlemaine, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,106/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 7,506.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Castlemaine suburb profileSchools near Castlemaine North Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Castlemaine North Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemaine Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Castlemaine | 2.2 km | 1040 | 77 lower | 695 |
| Chewton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chewton | 4.6 km | 1119 | 2 higher | 54 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castlemaine North Primary School a government school?
Yes, Castlemaine North Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Castlemaine North Primary School offer?
Castlemaine North Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Castlemaine North Primary School's ICSEA score?
Castlemaine North Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1117, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Castlemaine North Primary School?
Castlemaine North Primary School has 278 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Castlemaine North Primary School?
The nearest schools to Castlemaine North Primary School are St Mary's School (0.7 km), Castlemaine Primary School (1.0 km), Castlemaine Secondary College-Junior Campus (1.1 km).
Where is Castlemaine North Primary School located?
Castlemaine North Primary School is located in Castlemaine, VIC 3450. Visit the school website at http://www.castlemainenorthps.vic.edu.au.