Rockdale Public School
Rockdale Public School is a government primary school in Rockdale, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1053, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 321 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 93% have a language background other than English.
Rockdale NSW 2216. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Rockdale Public School compares
By ICSEA, Rockdale Public School ranks 653rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 44 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 31st-highest ICSEA and the 22nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph'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. Rockdale Public School scores 1053, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Rockdale
Rockdale Public School is located in Rockdale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,906/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 15,475.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rockdale suburb profileSchools near Rockdale Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Rockdale Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rockdale | 0.6 km | 1092 | 39 higher | 204 |
| St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campusIndependent Secondary · Rockdale | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St George Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kogarah | 0.9 km | 1148 | 95 higher | 908 |
| Kogarah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kogarah | 1.1 km | 1087 | 34 higher | 456 |
| Kogarah High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kogarah | 1.2 km | 993 | 60 lower | 787 |
| Marist College KogarahCatholic Secondary · Bexley | 1.3 km | 1076 | 23 higher | 1,045 |
| Brighton-Le-Sands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton-Le-Sands | 1.3 km | 1064 | 11 higher | 433 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rockdale Public School a government school?
Yes, Rockdale Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Rockdale Public School offer?
Rockdale Public School offers K-6.
What is Rockdale Public School's ICSEA score?
Rockdale Public School has an ICSEA score of 1053, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Rockdale Public School?
Rockdale Public School has 321 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Rockdale Public School?
The nearest schools to Rockdale Public School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campus (0.7 km), St Dominic Savio School (0.8 km).
Where is Rockdale Public School located?
Rockdale Public School is located in Rockdale, NSW 2216. Visit the school website at https://rockdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.