Schools in Bairnsdale
Bairnsdale, VIC · 8 schools · SEIFA IRSD Decile 4
965
Avg ICSEA
Below average
3,297total students
4Government
2Catholic
2Independent
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Suburb Overview
Schools
8
Total Students
3,297
Avg ICSEA
965
Avg Ratio
1:11.5
Avg Indigenous
14.1%
Avg LBOTE
7.6%
Sector Distribution
Government4 (50%)
Catholic2 (25%)
Independent2 (25%)
Primary (4)Secondary (2)Special (1)Combined (1)
ICSEA Distribution
1100+0
1050–10991
1000–10493
950–9991
900–9491
<9002
National average ICSEA: 1000
8 schools in Bairnsdale
Bairnsdale Secondary College
GovernmentSecondaryYrs 7-12
1,213
Students
955
ICSEA
1:12.6
Ratio
Nagle College
CatholicSecondaryYrs 7-12
803
Students
1018
ICSEA
1:11.3
Ratio
St Mary's School
CatholicPrimaryYrs Prep-6
473
Students
1024
ICSEA
1:17.6
Ratio
Bairnsdale West Primary School
GovernmentPrimaryYrs Prep-6
328
Students
913
ICSEA
1:13
Ratio
Bairnsdale Primary School
GovernmentPrimaryYrs Prep-6
260
Students
892
ICSEA
1:11.9
Ratio
East Gippsland Specialist School
GovernmentSpecialYrs U
95
Students
857
ICSEA
1:4.5
Ratio
Bairnsdale Christian College
IndependentCombinedYrs Prep-10
82
Students
1010
ICSEA
1:11.1
Ratio
Wild Cherry School
IndependentPrimaryYrs Prep-6
43
Students
1053
ICSEA
1:9.7
Ratio
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025), ABS SEIFA (2021)