Baxter Primary School
Baxter Primary School is a government primary school in Baxter, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1001, it sits in the 47th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
Baxter VIC 3911. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Baxter Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Baxter Primary School ranks 1,038th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Woodleigh School, an independent combined school 1.0 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. Baxter Primary School scores 1001, near average.
School zone
Baxter 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 Baxter
Baxter Primary School is located in Baxter, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,493/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 2,166.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Baxter suburb profileSchools near Baxter Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Baxter Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodleigh SchoolIndependent Combined · Langwarrin South | 1.0 km | 1116 | 115 higher | 897 |
| Somerville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Somerville | 2.8 km | 1013 | 12 higher | 400 |
| Bayside Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Langwarrin South | 2.8 km | 1086 | 85 higher | 573 |
| Somerville Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Somerville | 3.3 km | 983 | 18 lower | 582 |
| Somerville Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Somerville | 3.6 km | 975 | 26 lower | 156 |
| St Brendan's SchoolCatholic Primary · Somerville | 4.0 km | 1043 | 42 higher | 270 |
| Kingsley Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 4.1 km | 1027 | 26 higher | 382 |
| Mount Erin Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Frankston South | 4.2 km | 985 | 16 lower | 490 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baxter Primary School a government school?
Yes, Baxter Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Baxter Primary School offer?
Baxter Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Baxter Primary School's ICSEA score?
Baxter Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1001, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Baxter Primary School?
Baxter Primary School has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Baxter Primary School?
The nearest schools to Baxter Primary School are Woodleigh School (1.0 km), Somerville Primary School (2.8 km), Bayside Christian College (2.8 km).
Where is Baxter Primary School located?
Baxter Primary School is located in Baxter, VIC 3911. Visit the school website at http://www.baxterps.vic.edu.au/.