Sylvania Heights Public School
Sylvania Heights Public School is a government primary school in Sylvania, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1056, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 482 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Sylvania NSW 2224. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sylvania Heights Public School compares
By ICSEA, Sylvania Heights Public School ranks 636th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 42 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 32nd-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sylvania High School, a government secondary school 0.8 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. Sylvania Heights Public School scores 1056, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sylvania Heights Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Sylvania
Sylvania Heights Public School is located in Sylvania, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,961/wk and median rent of $530/wk. Population: 10,749.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sylvania suburb profileSchools near Sylvania Heights Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sylvania Heights Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Sylvania | 0.8 km | 1039 | 17 lower | 750 |
| Kareela Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kareela | 1.4 km | 1102 | 46 higher | 272 |
| Oyster Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Oyster Bay | 1.6 km | 1098 | 42 higher | 416 |
| Gymea North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gymea | 1.7 km | 1075 | 19 higher | 362 |
| Bald Face Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blakehurst | 2.0 km | 1123 | 67 higher | 246 |
| Port Hacking High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miranda | 2.2 km | 1050 | 6 lower | 950 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster BayCatholic Primary · Como | 2.3 km | 1127 | 71 higher | 414 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sylvania Heights Public School a government school?
Yes, Sylvania Heights Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sylvania Heights Public School offer?
Sylvania Heights Public School offers K-6.
What is Sylvania Heights Public School's ICSEA score?
Sylvania Heights Public School has an ICSEA score of 1056, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sylvania Heights Public School?
Sylvania Heights Public School has 482 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sylvania Heights Public School?
The nearest schools to Sylvania Heights Public School are Sylvania High School (0.8 km), Aspect South East Sydney School, Kareela (1.3 km), Kareela Public School (1.4 km).
Where is Sylvania Heights Public School located?
Sylvania Heights Public School is located in Sylvania, NSW 2224. Visit the school website at https://sylvaniaht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.