VIC · Government Primary
Bairnsdale Primary School
Bairnsdale 3875 · Prep-6
Bairnsdale Primary School is a government primary school in Bairnsdale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 892, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 30% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
How Bairnsdale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bairnsdale Primary School ranks 1,541st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCAL, a government secondary school 0.6 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. Bairnsdale Primary School scores 892 — below average.
School zone
Bairnsdale 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 Bairnsdale
Bairnsdale Primary School is located in Bairnsdale, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,101/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 7,905.
View full Bairnsdale suburb profile →Schools near Bairnsdale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bairnsdale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCALGovernment Secondary · Bairnsdale | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bairnsdale West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bairnsdale | 1.4 km | 913 | 21 higher | 328 |
| Bairnsdale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bairnsdale | 1.5 km | 955 | 63 higher | 1,213 |
| Wild Cherry SchoolIndependent Primary · Bairnsdale | 1.5 km | 1053 | 161 higher | 43 |
| Lucknow Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eastwood | 1.8 km | 986 | 94 higher | 539 |
| Gippsland Grammar - Bairnsdale CampusIndependent Combined · Wy Yung | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| East Gippsland Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Bairnsdale | 2.1 km | 857 | 35 lower | 95 |
| OneSchool Global Vic - Bairnsdale CentreIndependent Combined · Lucknow | 2.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Nagle CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bairnsdale | 3.3 km | 1018 | 126 higher | 803 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bairnsdale | 3.6 km | 1024 | 132 higher | 473 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bairnsdale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bairnsdale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bairnsdale Primary School offer?
Bairnsdale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Bairnsdale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bairnsdale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 892, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bairnsdale Primary School?
Bairnsdale Primary School has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bairnsdale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bairnsdale Primary School are Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCAL (0.6 km), Bairnsdale West Primary School (1.4 km), Bairnsdale Secondary College (1.5 km).
Where is Bairnsdale Primary School located?
Bairnsdale Primary School is located in Bairnsdale, VIC 3875. Visit the school website at http://www.bairnsdale754ps.vic.edu.au/.