Magpie Primary School
Magpie Primary School is a government primary school in Magpie, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 923, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 103 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
Magpie VIC 3352. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Magpie Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Magpie Primary School ranks 1,488th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St James' School, a Catholic 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. Magpie Primary School scores 923, below average.
School zone
Magpie 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 Magpie
Magpie Primary School is located in Magpie, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,097/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 368.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Magpie Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Magpie Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Clear | 2.5 km | 1052 | 129 higher | 1,215 |
| Ballarat Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Sebastopol | 2.5 km | 1058 | 135 higher | 406 |
| Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Clear | 2.5 km | 1088 | 165 higher | 362 |
| Mount Clear Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Clear | 2.6 km | 991 | 68 higher | 221 |
| Mount Clear CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Clear | 3.1 km | 996 | 73 higher | 982 |
| Phoenix P-12 Community CollegeGovernment Combined · Sebastopol | 3.3 km | 947 | 24 higher | 1,473 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magpie Primary School a government school?
Yes, Magpie Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Magpie Primary School offer?
Magpie Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Magpie Primary School's ICSEA score?
Magpie Primary School has an ICSEA score of 923, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Magpie Primary School?
Magpie Primary School has 103 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Magpie Primary School?
The nearest schools to Magpie Primary School are St James' School (1.4 km), Sebastopol Primary School (2.2 km), Damascus College (2.5 km).
Where is Magpie Primary School located?
Magpie Primary School is located in Magpie, VIC 3352. Visit the school website at http://www.magpieps.vic.edu.au.