VIC · Government Primary
Bairnsdale West Primary School
Bairnsdale 3875 · Prep-6
Bairnsdale West Primary School is a government primary school in Bairnsdale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 913, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 328 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
How Bairnsdale West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bairnsdale West Primary School ranks 1,507th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wild Cherry School, an independent primary school 0.4 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 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 West Primary School scores 913 — below average.
School zone
Bairnsdale West 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 West 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 West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bairnsdale West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Cherry SchoolIndependent Primary · Bairnsdale | 0.4 km | 1053 | 140 higher | 43 |
| Bairnsdale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bairnsdale | 0.5 km | 955 | 42 higher | 1,213 |
| East Gippsland Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Bairnsdale | 0.9 km | 857 | 56 lower | 95 |
| Bairnsdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bairnsdale | 1.4 km | 892 | 21 lower | 260 |
| Gippsland Grammar - Bairnsdale CampusIndependent Combined · Wy Yung | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCALGovernment Secondary · Bairnsdale | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Nagle CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bairnsdale | 2.3 km | 1018 | 105 higher | 803 |
| Lucknow Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eastwood | 2.4 km | 986 | 73 higher | 539 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bairnsdale | 2.7 km | 1024 | 111 higher | 473 |
| Bairnsdale Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Bairnsdale | 3.2 km | 1010 | 97 higher | 82 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bairnsdale West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bairnsdale West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bairnsdale West Primary School offer?
Bairnsdale West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Bairnsdale West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bairnsdale West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 913, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bairnsdale West Primary School?
Bairnsdale West Primary School has 328 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bairnsdale West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bairnsdale West Primary School are Wild Cherry School (0.4 km), Bairnsdale Secondary College (0.5 km), East Gippsland Specialist School (0.9 km).
Where is Bairnsdale West Primary School located?
Bairnsdale West Primary School is located in Bairnsdale, VIC 3875. Visit the school website at http://www.bwestps.vic.edu.au.