Penshurst Public School
Penshurst Public School is a government primary school in Penshurst, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1061, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 87% have a language background other than English.
Penshurst NSW 2222. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penshurst Public School compares
By ICSEA, Penshurst Public School ranks 606th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 56 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 32nd-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Declan's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. Penshurst Public School scores 1061, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Penshurst Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penshurst Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Declan's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Penshurst | 0.1 km | 1108 | 47 higher | 539 |
| Georges River College Penshurst CampusGovernment Secondary · Penshurst | 0.2 km | 1038 | 23 lower | 488 |
| Marist Catholic College PenshurstCatholic Secondary · Mortdale | 0.7 km | 1090 | 29 higher | 1,343 |
| Beverly Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Beverly Hills | 1.0 km | 1051 | 10 lower | 320 |
| Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolGovernment Primary · Penshurst | 1.2 km | 1097 | 36 higher | 59 |
| Mortdale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mortdale | 1.3 km | 1096 | 35 higher | 350 |
| Danebank - An Anglican School for GirlsIndependent Combined · Hurstville | 1.3 km | 1146 | 85 higher | 1,043 |
| Penshurst West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mortdale | 1.4 km | 1047 | 14 lower | 220 |
| Hurstville South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 1.5 km | 1077 | 16 higher | 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penshurst Public School a government school?
Yes, Penshurst Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Penshurst Public School offer?
Penshurst Public School offers K-6.
What is Penshurst Public School's ICSEA score?
Penshurst Public School has an ICSEA score of 1061, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penshurst Public School?
Penshurst Public School has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penshurst Public School?
The nearest schools to Penshurst Public School are St Declan's Catholic Primary School (0.1 km), Georges River College Penshurst Campus (0.2 km), Marist Catholic College Penshurst (0.7 km).
Where is Penshurst Public School located?
Penshurst Public School is located in Penshurst, NSW 2222. Visit the school website at https://penshurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.