Macarthur Primary School

Macarthur, VIC 3286

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Primary

Contact Information

macarthur.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Phone

03 5576 1245

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Macarthur Primary School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km	Events within 3 km
Macarthur Primary SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Primary	52	—	3	0
Branxholme & Wallacedale Community School	25.6 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary	—	—	—	—
Branxholme & Wallacedale Community School	26.3 km	Government	Co-ed	—	12	—	—	—
Good Shepherd College	26.7 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	181	$1,670 – $7,800	—	—
Hawkesdale P12 College	29.1 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	170	—	—	—
Penshurst Primary School	29.9 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary	10	—	—	—
Tarrington Lutheran School	30.5 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary	138	$1,700 – $2,150	—	—

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

3.0

English

3.0

What's Nearby

MacArthur Swimming Pool

Swimming

Market St, MacArthur

MacArthur Court House Historic Area

Park

Heckfield St, MacArthur

MacArthur Recreation Reserve

Park

Minhamite St, MacArthur

Nearby Schools

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Branxholme & Wallacedale Community School

2 Monroe Street, Branxholme VIC 3302 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary

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Branxholme & Wallacedale Community School

2 Monroe St, Branxholme VIC 3302, Australia

Government Coeducational

Good Shepherd College

Mount Napier Road, Hamilton VIC 3300 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

Hawkesdale P12 College

65 Mitchell Street, Hawkesdale VIC 3287 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Penshurst Primary School

87 Ritchie Street, Penshurst VIC 3289 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary

Tarrington Lutheran School

7901 Hamilton Highway, Tarrington VIC 3301 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Macarthur Primary School?

Macarthur Primary School is a Government, Coeducational school in Macarthur, VIC, offering Primary year levels.

Is Macarthur Primary School a public or private school?

Macarthur Primary School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the VIC public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Macarthur Primary School?

Macarthur Primary School has approximately 52 enrolled students (30 boys and 22 girls).

Does Macarthur Primary School have a catchment area?

Yes. Macarthur Primary School serves the following official intake zone: Macarthur Primary School (primary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is Macarthur Primary School located?

Macarthur Primary School is located at 23 Russell Street, Macarthur VIC 3286 Australia, Macarthur, VIC, 3286.

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Catchment area

Macarthur Primary School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

Macarthur Primary SchoolPrimary · 2026

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