Daylesford Primary School
Daylesford Primary School is a government primary school in Daylesford, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1022, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 192 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Daylesford VIC 3460. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Daylesford Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Daylesford Primary School ranks 846th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Michael'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 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. Daylesford Primary School scores 1022, near average.
School zone
Daylesford 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 Daylesford
Daylesford Primary School is located in Daylesford, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,185/wk and median rent of $331/wk. Population: 2,781.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Daylesford suburb profileSchools near Daylesford Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Daylesford Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylesford Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Daylesford | 1.5 km | 1007 | 15 lower | 417 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daylesford Primary School a government school?
Yes, Daylesford Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Daylesford Primary School offer?
Daylesford Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Daylesford Primary School's ICSEA score?
Daylesford Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1022, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Daylesford Primary School?
Daylesford Primary School has 192 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Daylesford Primary School?
The nearest schools to Daylesford Primary School are St Michael's School (1.2 km), Daylesford Secondary College (1.5 km), Daylesford Dharma School (2.1 km).
Where is Daylesford Primary School located?
Daylesford Primary School is located in Daylesford, VIC 3460. Visit the school website at http://www.daylesps.vic.edu.au.