Paynesville Primary School
Paynesville Primary School is a government primary school in Paynesville, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 934, it sits in the 19th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 89 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Paynesville VIC 3880. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Paynesville Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Paynesville Primary School ranks 1,459th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Eagle Point Primary School, a government primary school 3.7 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. Paynesville Primary School scores 934, below average.
School zone
Paynesville 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paynesville Primary School a government school?
Yes, Paynesville Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Paynesville Primary School offer?
Paynesville Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Paynesville Primary School's ICSEA score?
Paynesville Primary School has an ICSEA score of 934, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Paynesville Primary School?
Paynesville Primary School has 89 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Paynesville Primary School?
The nearest schools to Paynesville Primary School are Eagle Point Primary School (3.7 km).
Where is Paynesville Primary School located?
Paynesville Primary School is located in Paynesville, VIC 3880. Visit the school website at http://www.paynesville-ps.vic.edu.au/.