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; 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 47.7/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1004 (49th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 454, Writing 423, Numeracy 456, Spelling 434 and Grammar 449. Year 5 students averaged Reading 479, Writing 467, Numeracy 451, Spelling 452 and Grammar 486. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Bolinda Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
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 grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
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 below average.
Bolinda Primary School is located in Bolinda, VIC, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1004 (49th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.