Malabar Public School
Malabar Public School is a government primary school in Malabar, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1068, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 244 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Malabar NSW 2036. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Malabar Public School compares
By ICSEA, Malabar Public School ranks 556th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. Malabar Public School scores 1068, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Malabar
Malabar Public School is located in Malabar, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,790/wk and median rent of $150/wk. Population: 4,714.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Malabar suburb profileSchools near Malabar Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Malabar Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Malabar | 0.2 km | 1090 | 22 higher | 402 |
| Matraville Sports High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chifley | 0.5 km | 930 | 138 lower | 487 |
| Chifley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Malabar | 0.7 km | 954 | 114 lower | 227 |
| St Spyridon CollegeIndependent Combined · Maroubra | 0.9 km | 1093 | 25 higher | 785 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravilleCatholic Primary · Matraville | 1.6 km | 1078 | 10 higher | 369 |
| St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maroubra | 1.7 km | 1109 | 41 higher | 388 |
| Matraville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Matraville | 2.0 km | 1046 | 22 lower | 222 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malabar Public School a government school?
Yes, Malabar Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Malabar Public School offer?
Malabar Public School offers K-6.
What is Malabar Public School's ICSEA score?
Malabar Public School has an ICSEA score of 1068, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Malabar Public School?
Malabar Public School has 244 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Malabar Public School?
The nearest schools to Malabar Public School are St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Matraville Sports High School (0.5 km), Chifley Public School (0.7 km).
Where is Malabar Public School located?
Malabar Public School is located in Malabar, NSW 2036. Visit the school website at https://malabar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.