VIC · Government Primary
California Gully Primary School
California Gully 3556 · Prep-6
California Gully Primary School is a government primary school in California Gully, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 913, it sits in the 14th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 181 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
How California Gully Primary School compares
By ICSEA, California Gully Primary School ranks 1,507th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Liborius' School, a Catholic primary school 1.3 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. California Gully Primary School scores 913 — below average.
School zone
California Gully 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 California Gully
California Gully Primary School is located in California Gully, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,054/wk and median rent of $251/wk. Population: 4,476.
View full California Gully suburb profile →Schools near California Gully Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs California Gully Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Liborius' SchoolCatholic Primary · Eaglehawk | 1.3 km | 1018 | 105 higher | 258 |
| Eaglehawk Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eaglehawk | 1.5 km | 869 | 44 lower | 159 |
| Lightning Reef Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 1.7 km | 858 | 55 lower | 165 |
| Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Eaglehawk | 1.8 km | 922 | 9 higher | 561 |
| St Peter's SchoolCatholic Primary · North Bendigo | 2.4 km | 979 | 66 higher | 132 |
| Marist College BendigoCatholic Combined · Maiden Gully | 2.5 km | 1040 | 127 higher | 1,203 |
| Kalianna SchoolGovernment Combined · Bendigo | 2.6 km | 895 | 18 lower | 221 |
| Bendigo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 3.0 km | 1005 | 92 higher | 196 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bendigo | 3.1 km | 1055 | 142 higher | 1,567 |
| Eaglehawk North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eaglehawk | 3.1 km | 958 | 45 higher | 269 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Gully Primary School a government school?
Yes, California Gully Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does California Gully Primary School offer?
California Gully Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is California Gully Primary School's ICSEA score?
California Gully Primary School has an ICSEA score of 913, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend California Gully Primary School?
California Gully Primary School has 181 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near California Gully Primary School?
The nearest schools to California Gully Primary School are St Liborius' School (1.3 km), Eaglehawk Primary School (1.5 km), Lightning Reef Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is California Gully Primary School located?
California Gully Primary School is located in California Gully, VIC 3556. Visit the school website at http://www.californiagullyps.vic.edu.au.