Bolinda Primary is a government primary school with a strong sense of community and genuine pastoral care.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level 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 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.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bolinda Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 443 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 467, below the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.
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.