Bittern Primary School
Bittern Primary School is a government primary school in Bittern, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 78 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 14% of students have a language background other than English.
Bittern VIC 3918. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Bittern Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bittern Primary School ranks 1,219th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Crib Point Primary School, a government primary school 3.4 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. Bittern Primary School scores 978, near average.
School zone
Bittern 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 Bittern
Bittern Primary School is located in Bittern, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,615/wk and median rent of $366/wk. Population: 4,276.
Bittern suburb profileSchools near Bittern Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bittern Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crib Point Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Crib Point | 3.4 km | 977 | 1 lower | 251 |
| Western Port Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hastings | 3.6 km | 957 | 21 lower | 747 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Crib Point | 3.6 km | 1038 | 60 higher | 201 |
| Oakwood School-Hastings CampusGovernment Secondary · Hastings | 4.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Balnarring Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balnarring | 5.9 km | 1084 | 106 higher | 312 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bittern Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bittern Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bittern Primary School offer?
Bittern Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Bittern Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bittern Primary School has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bittern Primary School?
Bittern Primary School has 78 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bittern Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bittern Primary School are Crib Point Primary School (3.4 km), Western Port Secondary College (3.6 km), St Joseph's School (3.6 km).
Where is Bittern Primary School located?
Bittern Primary School is located in Bittern, VIC 3918. Visit the school website at http://www.bitternps.vic.edu.au.