Pentland Primary School
Pentland Primary School is a government primary school in Bacchus Marsh, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 556 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Pentland Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Pentland Primary School ranks 948th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Darley Primary School, a government primary school 1.2 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. Pentland Primary School scores 1009, near average.
School zone
Pentland 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 Bacchus Marsh
Pentland Primary School is located in Bacchus Marsh, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,508/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 7,808.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bacchus Marsh suburb profileSchools near Pentland Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pentland Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Darley | 1.2 km | 988 | 21 lower | 505 |
| St Bernard's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bacchus Marsh | 2.1 km | 1035 | 26 higher | 328 |
| Bacchus Marsh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bacchus Marsh | 2.6 km | 1008 | 1 lower | 776 |
| Indie School (Bacchus Marsh)Independent Secondary · Bacchus Marsh | 2.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bacchus Marsh CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bacchus Marsh | 3.4 km | 966 | 43 lower | 987 |
| Bacchus Marsh GrammarIndependent Combined · Bacchus Marsh | 3.9 km | 1115 | 106 higher | 3,826 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentland Primary School a government school?
Yes, Pentland Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pentland Primary School offer?
Pentland Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Pentland Primary School's ICSEA score?
Pentland Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pentland Primary School?
Pentland Primary School has 556 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pentland Primary School?
The nearest schools to Pentland Primary School are Darley Primary School (1.2 km), St Bernard's School (2.1 km), Bacchus Marsh Primary School (2.6 km).
Where is Pentland Primary School located?
Pentland Primary School is located in Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340. Visit the school website at http://www.pentlandps.vic.edu.au.