Bacchus Marsh Primary is a government school built around hands-on learning and pastoral care.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Bacchus Marsh Primary is a government school built around hands-on learning and pastoral care. The Kitchen Garden program sits at the heart of the curriculum, supported by dedicated facilities and design thinking teaching across subjects. Learning happens outdoors and through experience as much as in the classroom. The school suits families wanting their children to grow in confidence and practical skills alongside academic grounding, in an environment that values wellbeing and engagement with the natural world.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School is also known as BMPS, Bacchus Marsh PS and BMPS Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School draws students from the Bacchus Marsh Primary School.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 51.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 52/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1008, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bacchus Marsh Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 395 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 487, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 776 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 55/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School is located in Bacchus Marsh, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1008 (51th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.