Schools in Bairnsdale VIC

There are 11 schools near Bairnsdale — 6 government, 2 Catholic, and 3 independent. Average ICSEA score is 968 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 3,836 students.

Total Schools
11
Avg ICSEA
968
Below Average
Students
3,836
Government
6

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All Schools near Bairnsdale

#1
Independent Primary · Prep-6
1053
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 43 students
👩‍🏫 8 teachers
📊 5:1 ratio
📈 Top 31% nationally
🪃 7% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#2
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
1024
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 473 students
👩‍🏫 31 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 42% nationally
🪃 4% Indigenous
🌏 3% LBOTE
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#3
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1018
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 803 students
👩‍🏫 80 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 45% nationally
🪃 4% Indigenous
🌏 4% LBOTE
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#4
Independent Combined · Prep-10
1010
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 82 students
👩‍🏫 9 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 49% nationally
🪃 2% Indigenous
🌏 15% LBOTE
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#5
Government Primary · Prep-6
986
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 539 students
👩‍🏫 39 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 60% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 8% LBOTE
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#6
Government Secondary · 7-12
955
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,213 students
👩‍🏫 114 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 73% nationally
🪃 13% Indigenous
🌏 5% LBOTE
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#7
Government Primary · Prep-6
913
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 328 students
👩‍🏫 33 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 87% nationally
🪃 20% Indigenous
🌏 8% LBOTE
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#8
Government Primary · Prep-6
892
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 260 students
👩‍🏫 26 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 91% nationally
🪃 30% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#9
Government Combined · U
857
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 95 students
👩‍🏫 26 teachers
📊 4:1 ratio
📈 Top 95% nationally
🪃 33% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bairnsdale VIC?

There are 11 schools near Bairnsdale — 6 government (public), 2 Catholic, and 3 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Bairnsdale?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Bairnsdale is 968. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Bairnsdale?

The highest-rated school near Bairnsdale by ICSEA score is Wild Cherry School with an ICSEA of 1053 and 43 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Bairnsdale centroid shown.