Little Bendigo Primary School
Little Bendigo Primary School is a government primary school in Nerrina, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 986, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 84 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Nerrina VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Little Bendigo Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Little Bendigo Primary School ranks 1,152nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Caledonian Primary School, a government primary school 1.4 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. Little Bendigo Primary School scores 986, near average.
School zone
Little Bendigo 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 Nerrina
Little Bendigo Primary School is located in Nerrina, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,405/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 970.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Little Bendigo Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Little Bendigo Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brown Hill | 1.4 km | 1010 | 24 higher | 215 |
| Woodmans Hill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ballarat East | 1.8 km | 988 | 2 higher | 602 |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat East | 2.2 km | 1071 | 85 higher | 482 |
| Black Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 2.4 km | 1042 | 56 higher | 397 |
| St Alipius' Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat East | 2.8 km | 1052 | 66 higher | 248 |
| Ballarat North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 2.9 km | 1002 | 16 higher | 330 |
| St Columba's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat North | 3.1 km | 1090 | 104 higher | 334 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Bendigo Primary School a government school?
Yes, Little Bendigo Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Little Bendigo Primary School offer?
Little Bendigo Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Little Bendigo Primary School's ICSEA score?
Little Bendigo Primary School has an ICSEA score of 986, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Little Bendigo Primary School?
Little Bendigo Primary School has 84 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Little Bendigo Primary School?
The nearest schools to Little Bendigo Primary School are Caledonian Primary School (1.4 km), Woodmans Hill Secondary College (1.8 km), St Francis Xavier School (2.2 km).
Where is Little Bendigo Primary School located?
Little Bendigo Primary School is located in Nerrina, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.littlebendigops.vic.edu.au.