Russell Lea Public School
Russell Lea Public School is a government primary school in Russell Lea, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1140, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 428 enrolled students, with approximately 24 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
Russell Lea NSW 2046. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Russell Lea Public School compares
By ICSEA, Russell Lea Public School ranks 137th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 60 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is All Hallows Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Russell Lea Public School scores 1140, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Russell Lea
Russell Lea Public School is located in Russell Lea, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,658/wk and median rent of $520/wk. Population: 4,920.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Russell Lea suburb profileSchools near Russell Lea Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Russell Lea Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Five Dock | 0.8 km | 1125 | 15 lower | 462 |
| Drummoyne Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Drummoyne | 1.1 km | 1137 | 3 lower | 427 |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Drummoyne | 1.2 km | 1156 | 16 higher | 310 |
| Domremy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Five Dock | 1.3 km | 1091 | 49 lower | 858 |
| Abbotsford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Abbotsford | 1.4 km | 1113 | 27 lower | 368 |
| Five Dock Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Five Dock | 1.5 km | 1082 | 58 lower | 314 |
| Orange Grove Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Leichhardt | 1.9 km | 1132 | 8 lower | 519 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Russell Lea Public School a government school?
Yes, Russell Lea Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Russell Lea Public School offer?
Russell Lea Public School offers K-6.
What is Russell Lea Public School's ICSEA score?
Russell Lea Public School has an ICSEA score of 1140, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Russell Lea Public School?
Russell Lea Public School has 428 enrolled students, with approximately 24 students per teacher.
What schools are near Russell Lea Public School?
The nearest schools to Russell Lea Public School are All Hallows Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Drummoyne Public School (1.1 km), St Mark's Catholic Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Russell Lea Public School located?
Russell Lea Public School is located in Russell Lea, NSW 2046. Visit the school website at https://russelllea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.