The Basin Primary School
The Basin Primary School is a government primary school in The Basin, 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 583 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
The Basin VIC 3154. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Basin Primary School compares
By ICSEA, The Basin 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 12th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. The Basin Primary School scores 1042, near average.
School zone
The Basin 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 The Basin Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Basin Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · The Basin | 0.5 km | 1069 | 27 higher | 255 |
| Boronia Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Boronia | 1.1 km | 1051 | 9 higher | 507 |
| Boronia K-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Boronia | 1.8 km | 982 | 60 lower | 494 |
| Bayswater North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bayswater North | 2.6 km | 1015 | 27 lower | 211 |
| Dillbadin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Boronia | 2.7 km | 977 | 65 lower | 35 |
| Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 2.9 km | 1055 | 13 higher | 289 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Basin Primary School a government school?
Yes, The Basin Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Basin Primary School offer?
The Basin Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is The Basin Primary School's ICSEA score?
The Basin 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 The Basin Primary School?
The Basin Primary School has 583 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Basin Primary School?
The nearest schools to The Basin Primary School are St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (0.5 km), Boronia Heights Primary School (1.1 km), Boronia K-12 College (1.8 km).
Where is The Basin Primary School located?
The Basin Primary School is located in The Basin, VIC 3154. Visit the school website at http://www.thebasinps.vic.edu.au/.