Botany Public School
Botany Public School is a government primary school in Botany, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1062, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 232 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% 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 Botany Public School compares
By ICSEA, Botany Public School ranks 601st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 24th-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Botany Public School scores 1062, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Botany
Botany 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 Botany Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Botany Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Botany | 0.6 km | 1119 | 57 higher | 287 |
| Banksmeadow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Botany | 1.6 km | 1032 | 30 lower | 268 |
| Mascot Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mascot | 1.6 km | 1035 | 27 lower | 397 |
| Pagewood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Botany | 1.8 km | 1085 | 23 higher | 207 |
| J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mascot | 1.8 km | 987 | 75 lower | 298 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mascot | 2.0 km | 1089 | 27 higher | 608 |
| Gardeners Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosebery | 2.5 km | 1058 | 4 lower | 393 |
| Kyeemagh Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rockdale | 3.1 km | 1057 | 5 lower | 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Botany Public School a government school?
Yes, Botany Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Botany Public School offer?
Botany Public School offers K-6.
What is Botany Public School's ICSEA score?
Botany Public School has an ICSEA score of 1062, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Botany Public School?
Botany Public School has 232 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Botany Public School?
The nearest schools to Botany Public School are St Bernard's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Banksmeadow Public School (1.6 km), Mascot Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Botany Public School located?
Botany Public School is located in Botany, NSW 2019. Visit the school website at https://botany-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.