Athelstane Public School
Athelstane Public School is a government primary school in Arncliffe, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 277 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 93% of students have a language background other than English.
Arncliffe NSW 2205. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Athelstane Public School compares
By ICSEA, Athelstane Public School ranks 1,046th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 57 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 54th-highest ICSEA and the 30th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kingdom Culture Christian School, an independent combined 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. Athelstane Public School scores 1003, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Athelstane Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Arncliffe
Athelstane Public School is located in Arncliffe, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,046/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 12,023.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Arncliffe suburb profileSchools near Athelstane Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Athelstane Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arncliffe Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Arncliffe | 0.8 km | 1028 | 25 higher | 373 |
| St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Arncliffe | 0.9 km | 1116 | 113 higher | 292 |
| Al Zahra CollegeIndependent Combined · Arncliffe | 1.0 km | 1032 | 29 higher | 773 |
| St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox CollegeIndependent Primary · Bexley | 1.4 km | 1123 | 120 higher | 372 |
| Bexley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bexley | 1.4 km | 1005 | 2 higher | 249 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rockdale | 1.5 km | 1092 | 89 higher | 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Athelstane Public School a government school?
Yes, Athelstane Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Athelstane Public School offer?
Athelstane Public School offers K-6.
What is Athelstane Public School's ICSEA score?
Athelstane Public School has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Athelstane Public School?
Athelstane Public School has 277 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Athelstane Public School?
The nearest schools to Athelstane Public School are Kingdom Culture Christian School (0.2 km), Arncliffe Public School (0.8 km), St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Athelstane Public School located?
Athelstane Public School is located in Arncliffe, NSW 2205. Visit the school website at https://athelstane-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.