Diggers Rest Primary School
Diggers Rest Primary School is a government primary school in Diggers Rest, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1034, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 560 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
Diggers Rest VIC 3427. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Diggers Rest Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Diggers Rest Primary School ranks 748th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sunbury Primary School, a government primary school 3.2 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. Diggers Rest Primary School scores 1034, near average.
School zone
Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest Primary School is located in Diggers Rest, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,991/wk and median rent of $397/wk. Population: 5,669.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Diggers Rest suburb profileSchools near Diggers Rest Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Diggers Rest Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 3.2 km | 1056 | 22 higher | 400 |
| Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Sunbury | 3.4 km | 998 | 36 lower | 283 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunbury | 4.2 km | 1065 | 31 higher | 431 |
| Sunbury Downs Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sunbury | 4.3 km | 1005 | 29 lower | 789 |
| Sunbury Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 4.6 km | 983 | 51 lower | 495 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunbury | 5.3 km | 1061 | 27 higher | 299 |
| Sunbury West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 5.3 km | 1004 | 30 lower | 230 |
| Sunbury CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sunbury | 5.7 km | 993 | 41 lower | 980 |
| Goonawarra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 6.0 km | 999 | 35 lower | 351 |
| Salesian College SunburyCatholic Secondary · Sunbury | 6.1 km | 1059 | 25 higher | 1,720 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diggers Rest Primary School a government school?
Yes, Diggers Rest Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Diggers Rest Primary School offer?
Diggers Rest Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Diggers Rest Primary School's ICSEA score?
Diggers Rest Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1034, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Diggers Rest Primary School?
Diggers Rest Primary School has 560 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Diggers Rest Primary School?
The nearest schools to Diggers Rest Primary School are Sunbury Primary School (3.2 km), Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School (3.4 km), Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School (4.2 km).
Where is Diggers Rest Primary School located?
Diggers Rest Primary School is located in Diggers Rest, VIC 3427. Visit the school website at http://www.diggersrestps.vic.edu.au.