Darlington Public School
Darlington Public School is a government primary school in Chippendale, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 1030, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 147 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 39% have a language background other than English.
Chippendale NSW 2008. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Darlington Public School compares
By ICSEA, Darlington Public School ranks 843rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 69 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 56th-highest ICSEA and the 45th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newtown North Public School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Darlington Public School scores 1030, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Chippendale
Darlington Public School is located in Chippendale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,606/wk and median rent of $520/wk. Population: 7,803.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chippendale suburb profileSchools near Darlington Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Darlington Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 0.4 km | 1132 | 102 higher | 221 |
| Erskineville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Erskineville | 1.0 km | 1155 | 125 higher | 334 |
| Alexandria Park Community SchoolGovernment Combined · Alexandria | 1.0 km | 1052 | 22 higher | 1,313 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darlington Public School a government school?
Yes, Darlington Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Darlington Public School offer?
Darlington Public School offers P-6.
What is Darlington Public School's ICSEA score?
Darlington Public School has an ICSEA score of 1030, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Darlington Public School?
Darlington Public School has 147 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Darlington Public School?
The nearest schools to Darlington Public School are Newtown North Public School (0.4 km), Key College (0.8 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Darlington Public School located?
Darlington Public School is located in Chippendale, NSW 2008. Visit the school website at https://darlington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.