Tempe Public School
Tempe Public School is a government primary school in Tempe, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1096, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 346 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 42% have a language background other than English.
Tempe NSW 2044. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tempe Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tempe Public School ranks 371st 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 36th-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tempe High School, a government secondary 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. Tempe Public School scores 1096, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Tempe
Tempe Public School is located in Tempe, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,452/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 3,550.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tempe suburb profileSchools near Tempe Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tempe Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tempe | 0.1 km | 1096 | same | 985 |
| Ferncourt Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 0.9 km | 1125 | 29 higher | 285 |
| Casimir Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Marrickville | 1.4 km | 1052 | 44 lower | 827 |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Marrickville | 1.5 km | 1072 | 24 lower | 372 |
| Marrickville West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 1.6 km | 1070 | 26 lower | 411 |
| Marrickville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 1.7 km | 1090 | 6 lower | 213 |
| Marrickville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Marrickville | 1.7 km | 1052 | 44 lower | 625 |
| Al Zahra CollegeIndependent Combined · Arncliffe | 1.8 km | 1032 | 64 lower | 773 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tempe Public School a government school?
Yes, Tempe Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tempe Public School offer?
Tempe Public School offers K-6.
What is Tempe Public School's ICSEA score?
Tempe Public School has an ICSEA score of 1096, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tempe Public School?
Tempe Public School has 346 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tempe Public School?
The nearest schools to Tempe Public School are Tempe High School (0.1 km), Ferncourt Public School (0.9 km), Casimir Catholic College (1.4 km).
Where is Tempe Public School located?
Tempe Public School is located in Tempe, NSW 2044. Visit the school website at https://tempe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.