Banksmeadow Public School
Banksmeadow Public School is a government primary school in Botany, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 1032, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
Botany NSW 2019. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Banksmeadow Public School compares
By ICSEA, Banksmeadow Public School ranks 824th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.1 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. Banksmeadow Public School scores 1032, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Banksmeadow Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Botany
Banksmeadow Public School is located in Botany, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,373/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 12,960.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Botany suburb profileSchools near Banksmeadow Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Banksmeadow Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Botany | 1.1 km | 1119 | 87 higher | 287 |
| Pagewood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Botany | 1.5 km | 1085 | 53 higher | 207 |
| Botany Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Botany | 1.6 km | 1062 | 30 higher | 232 |
| Matraville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Matraville | 2.1 km | 1046 | 14 higher | 222 |
| Corpus Christi College MaroubraCatholic Secondary · Maroubra | 2.2 km | 1043 | 11 higher | 755 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravilleCatholic Primary · Matraville | 2.4 km | 1078 | 46 higher | 369 |
| South Sydney High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Maroubra | 2.8 km | 1037 | 5 higher | 796 |
| J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mascot | 2.9 km | 987 | 45 lower | 298 |
| Mascot Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mascot | 3.1 km | 1035 | 3 higher | 397 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banksmeadow Public School a government school?
Yes, Banksmeadow Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Banksmeadow Public School offer?
Banksmeadow Public School offers P-6.
What is Banksmeadow Public School's ICSEA score?
Banksmeadow Public School has an ICSEA score of 1032, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Banksmeadow Public School?
Banksmeadow Public School has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Banksmeadow Public School?
The nearest schools to Banksmeadow Public School are St Bernard's Catholic Primary School (1.1 km), Pagewood Public School (1.5 km), Botany Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Banksmeadow Public School located?
Banksmeadow Public School is located in Botany, NSW 2019. Visit the school website at https://banksmeado-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.