Ballarat North Primary School
Ballarat North Primary School is a government primary school in Ballarat, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1002, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 330 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Ballarat VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ballarat North Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ballarat North Primary School ranks 1,025th 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 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Columba's School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Ballarat North Primary School scores 1002, near average.
School zone
Ballarat North 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 Ballarat North Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ballarat North Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat North | 0.7 km | 1090 | 88 higher | 334 |
| Black Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 1.2 km | 1042 | 40 higher | 397 |
| St Alipius' Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat East | 2.6 km | 1052 | 50 higher | 248 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballarat North Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ballarat North Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ballarat North Primary School offer?
Ballarat North Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ballarat North Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ballarat North Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1002, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ballarat North Primary School?
Ballarat North Primary School has 330 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ballarat North Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ballarat North Primary School are St Columba's School (0.7 km), Ballarat Specialist School - Midlands Farm Campus (0.9 km), Black Hill Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Ballarat North Primary School located?
Ballarat North Primary School is located in Ballarat, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.ballaratnthps.vic.edu.au.