Penshurst West Public School
Penshurst West Public School is a government primary school in Mortdale, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1047, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 220 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 58% have a language background other than English.
Mortdale NSW 2223. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penshurst West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Penshurst West Public School ranks 701st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 52 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 32nd-highest ICSEA and the 36th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Peakhurst Public School, a government primary school 1.2 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. Penshurst West Public School scores 1047, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Mortdale
Penshurst West Public School is located in Mortdale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,995/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 10,745.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mortdale suburb profileSchools near Penshurst West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penshurst West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peakhurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Peakhurst | 1.2 km | 1043 | 4 lower | 412 |
| Marist Catholic College PenshurstCatholic Secondary · Mortdale | 1.2 km | 1090 | 43 higher | 1,343 |
| Georges River College Penshurst CampusGovernment Secondary · Penshurst | 1.3 km | 1038 | 9 lower | 488 |
| St Declan's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Penshurst | 1.4 km | 1108 | 61 higher | 539 |
| Penshurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penshurst | 1.4 km | 1061 | 14 higher | 458 |
| Mortdale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mortdale | 1.4 km | 1096 | 49 higher | 350 |
| Beverly Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Beverly Hills | 1.5 km | 1051 | 4 higher | 320 |
| Georges River College Peakhurst CampusGovernment Secondary · Peakhurst | 1.6 km | 1008 | 39 lower | 758 |
| Narwee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Narwee | 1.6 km | 1001 | 46 lower | 246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penshurst West Public School a government school?
Yes, Penshurst West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Penshurst West Public School offer?
Penshurst West Public School offers K-6.
What is Penshurst West Public School's ICSEA score?
Penshurst West Public School has an ICSEA score of 1047, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penshurst West Public School?
Penshurst West Public School has 220 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penshurst West Public School?
The nearest schools to Penshurst West Public School are Peakhurst Public School (1.2 km), Marist Catholic College Penshurst (1.2 km), Georges River College Penshurst Campus (1.3 km).
Where is Penshurst West Public School located?
Penshurst West Public School is located in Mortdale, NSW 2223. Visit the school website at https://penshurstw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.