Bolinda Primary is a government primary school with a strong sense of community and genuine pastoral care.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B overall.
Bolinda Primary is a government primary school with a strong sense of community and genuine pastoral care. The school stands out for its Kitchen Garden program, where students grow and prepare food, alongside a structured STEM curriculum and AUSLAN language instruction. An active camp program and hands-on learning approach suit families who value practical skills and belonging. This is a close-knit school where relational wellbeing matters as much as academics.
Bolinda Primary School is also known as Bolinda PS and BPS Bolinda.
Bolinda Primary School draws students from the Bolinda Primary School.
Bolinda Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 56.4/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 51/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1004, close to the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (78/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Bolinda Primary School has about 48 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 7 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 467, Writing 445, Numeracy 454, Spelling 443, Grammar 468. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Bolinda Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 48 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.
Bolinda 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 54/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Bolinda Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Bolinda Primary School is located in Bolinda, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1004 (49th 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.