Lightning Reef Primary School
Lightning Reef Primary School is a government primary school in Bendigo, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 858, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 165 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 43% have a language background other than English.
Bendigo VIC 3550. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lightning Reef Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Lightning Reef Primary School ranks 1,555th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kalianna School, a government combined school 0.9 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. Lightning Reef Primary School scores 858, below average.
School zone
Lightning Reef 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 Bendigo
Lightning Reef Primary School is located in Bendigo, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,429/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 5,652.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bendigo suburb profileSchools near Lightning Reef Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lightning Reef Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalianna SchoolGovernment Combined · Bendigo | 0.9 km | 895 | 37 higher | 221 |
| St Liborius' SchoolCatholic Primary · Eaglehawk | 1.8 km | 1018 | 160 higher | 258 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bendigo | 1.9 km | 1055 | 197 higher | 1,567 |
| Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Eaglehawk | 1.9 km | 922 | 64 higher | 561 |
| Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bendigo | 2.2 km | 1003 | 145 higher | 1,918 |
| Camp Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 2.3 km | 1040 | 182 higher | 251 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lightning Reef Primary School a government school?
Yes, Lightning Reef Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lightning Reef Primary School offer?
Lightning Reef Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Lightning Reef Primary School's ICSEA score?
Lightning Reef Primary School has an ICSEA score of 858, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lightning Reef Primary School?
Lightning Reef Primary School has 165 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lightning Reef Primary School?
The nearest schools to Lightning Reef Primary School are Kalianna School (0.9 km), St Peter's School (0.9 km), California Gully Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is Lightning Reef Primary School located?
Lightning Reef Primary School is located in Bendigo, VIC 3550. Visit the school website at http://www.lightningreefps.vic.edu.au/.