Small government primary (84 students, Prep–6) in Nerrina, inner regional Victoria.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B overall.
Little Bendigo Primary School is also known as LBPS, LBPS Nerrina and Little Bendigo PS.
Little Bendigo Primary School draws students from the Little Bendigo Primary School.
Little Bendigo Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 58.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 55/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 986, slightly below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (81/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Little Bendigo Primary School has about 84 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 12 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 504, Writing 520, Numeracy 480, Spelling 481, Grammar 497. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Little Bendigo Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 84 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.
Little Bendigo 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 58/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Little Bendigo Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Little Bendigo Primary School is located in Nerrina, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 986 (40th 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.