I don't know how the Australian school system is, so I can't really give you detailed advice. I know that American public schools don't deal with bullies very well (thus I learned martial arts). But maybe Australian school authorities will actually do something if somebody beats you up. I don't know.
I can't remember whether you said that you know any martial arts, but I don't think you do. A shame, really, but you can't fix that now. The methodology of dealing with these people is all in the attitude. That's what martial arts gives you more than anything else. People who have studied martial arts for a long time have this supremely confident and unafraid look about them. They are not cocky and arrogant. That's a different thing. What they do, however, is look people right in the eye and don't retreat when advanced on. They give no sign, in other words, that they are afraid of the other personÑusually because they genuinely aren't. And when they speak, it's always in a level voice. No anger, no hurt, no fear.
You could try pretending that you actually know him really well. That way you can treat him the same way you treat little siblings. Because the truth is you really are superior.
If worse comes to worst (and I'm not convinced that it will), do not throw the first punch. Don't throw the second or third one either. This is very hard to do, but you have to make it absolutely clear who the victim is. At the worst, if you get injured in any way, authorities will believe you when you say that you were hazed.
And if at all possible, avoid confrontation. Walk away if you think a fight is coming. He may tackle you from behind, but if he tackles you from the front, your chances of beating him up are more or less the same anyway.
My best guess, based on limited information, is that he's screwing around with you. For that, he deserves your contempt, not your fear. This is the attitude I would approach the situation with, but it's very hard to strike the balance between being superior and being confrontational.
And remember, the authorities are there to help you if and when some kind of confrontation occurs. Who cares if it makes you look like a weenie? You shouldn't worry what other people think about you anyway.
P.S. Why so scared out of your wits? He's not likely to kill you or even permanently damage you. Pain is something you will learn to deal with as you grow up.
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