VIC · Government Primary
Colac Primary School
Colac 3250 · Prep-6
Colac Primary School is a government primary school in Colac, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 946, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 164 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
How Colac Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Colac Primary School ranks 1,417th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Colac Primary School scores 946 — below average.
School zone
Colac 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 Colac
Colac Primary School is located in Colac, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,108/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 9,243.
View full Colac suburb profile →Schools near Colac Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Colac Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Colac | 1.2 km | 1025 | 79 higher | 266 |
| Lavers Hill K-12 College - Greater Otway Applied Learning SchoolGovernment Combined · Colac | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Colac West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Colac | 1.6 km | 899 | 47 lower | 62 |
| Colac Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Colac | 1.7 km | 955 | 9 higher | 476 |
| Saints College - Colac CampusCatholic Secondary · Colac | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity College ColacCatholic Secondary · Colac | 2.3 km | 1015 | 69 higher | 744 |
| Colac South West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Colac | 2.4 km | 948 | 2 higher | 129 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Elliminyt | 2.5 km | 1025 | 79 higher | 398 |
| Lake Colac SchoolGovernment Combined · Colac | 2.8 km | 933 | 13 lower | 82 |
| Elliminyt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elliminyt | 3.0 km | 996 | 50 higher | 229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colac Primary School a government school?
Yes, Colac Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Colac Primary School offer?
Colac Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Colac Primary School's ICSEA score?
Colac Primary School has an ICSEA score of 946, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Colac Primary School?
Colac Primary School has 164 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Colac Primary School?
The nearest schools to Colac Primary School are St Mary's School (1.2 km), Lavers Hill K-12 College - Greater Otway Applied Learning School (1.3 km), Colac West Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Colac Primary School located?
Colac Primary School is located in Colac, VIC 3250. Visit the school website at http://www.colacps.vic.edu.au.