Golden Square Primary School
Golden Square Primary School is a government primary school in Golden Square, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 967, it sits in the 32nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Golden Square VIC 3555. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Golden Square Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Golden Square Primary School ranks 1,300th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Specimen Hill 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. Golden Square Primary School scores 967, near average.
School zone
Golden Square 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 Golden Square
Golden Square Primary School is located in Golden Square, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,344/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 9,220.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Golden Square suburb profileSchools near Golden Square Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Golden Square Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Square | 1.2 km | 934 | 33 lower | 234 |
| Creek Street Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 1.4 km | 1063 | 96 higher | 457 |
| Girton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 1.6 km | 1148 | 181 higher | 1,195 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Quarry Hill | 1.9 km | 1064 | 97 higher | 234 |
| Quarry Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Quarry Hill | 2.1 km | 1037 | 70 higher | 324 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bendigo | 2.4 km | 1055 | 88 higher | 1,567 |
| Camp Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 2.5 km | 1040 | 73 higher | 251 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Square Primary School a government school?
Yes, Golden Square Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Golden Square Primary School offer?
Golden Square Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Golden Square Primary School's ICSEA score?
Golden Square Primary School has an ICSEA score of 967, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Golden Square Primary School?
Golden Square Primary School has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Golden Square Primary School?
The nearest schools to Golden Square Primary School are Specimen Hill Primary School (1.2 km), Creek Street Christian College (1.4 km), Girton Grammar School - Junior School (1.5 km).
Where is Golden Square Primary School located?
Golden Square Primary School is located in Golden Square, VIC 3555. Visit the school website at http://www.gsquareps.vic.edu.au/.