Canterbury Public School
Canterbury Public School is a government primary school in Canterbury, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1082, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 346 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 52% have a language background other than English.
Canterbury NSW 2193. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Canterbury Public School compares
By ICSEA, Canterbury Public School ranks 470th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 76 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 41st-highest ICSEA and the 26th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Canterbury Girls High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Canterbury Public School scores 1082, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Canterbury Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canterbury Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 0.2 km | 1059 | 23 lower | 722 |
| Canterbury Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 0.5 km | 1018 | 64 lower | 422 |
| Yeo Park Infants SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashfield | 1.0 km | 1144 | 62 higher | 48 |
| Ashbury Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashbury | 1.1 km | 1111 | 29 higher | 356 |
| Canterbury South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Canterbury | 1.2 km | 1038 | 44 lower | 269 |
| Trinity Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Summer Hill | 1.4 km | 1168 | 86 higher | 2,296 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic School AshburyCatholic Primary · Croydon Park | 1.5 km | 1102 | 20 higher | 378 |
| St Mel's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Campsie | 1.5 km | 1056 | 26 lower | 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canterbury Public School a government school?
Yes, Canterbury Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Canterbury Public School offer?
Canterbury Public School offers K-6.
What is Canterbury Public School's ICSEA score?
Canterbury Public School has an ICSEA score of 1082, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canterbury Public School?
Canterbury Public School has 346 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canterbury Public School?
The nearest schools to Canterbury Public School are Canterbury Girls High School (0.2 km), Canterbury Boys High School (0.5 km), Yeo Park Infants School (1.0 km).
Where is Canterbury Public School located?
Canterbury Public School is located in Canterbury, NSW 2193. Visit the school website at https://canterbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.