Erskineville Public School
Erskineville Public School is a government primary school in Erskineville, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1155, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
Erskineville NSW 2043. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Erskineville Public School compares
By ICSEA, Erskineville Public School ranks 82nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 68 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 21st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. Erskineville Public School scores 1155, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Erskineville
Erskineville Public School is located in Erskineville, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,020/wk and median rent of $620/wk. Population: 9,657.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Erskineville suburb profileSchools near Erskineville Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Erskineville Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 0.6 km | 1140 | 15 lower | 272 |
| Newtown High School of Performing ArtsGovernment Secondary · Newtown | 0.7 km | 1127 | 28 lower | 1,145 |
| Alexandria Park Community SchoolGovernment Combined · Alexandria | 0.9 km | 1052 | 103 lower | 1,313 |
| Darlington Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Chippendale | 1.0 km | 1030 | 125 lower | 147 |
| Newtown North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.0 km | 1132 | 23 lower | 221 |
| Camdenville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.1 km | 1132 | 23 lower | 310 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erskineville Public School a government school?
Yes, Erskineville Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Erskineville Public School offer?
Erskineville Public School offers K-6.
What is Erskineville Public School's ICSEA score?
Erskineville Public School has an ICSEA score of 1155, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Erskineville Public School?
Erskineville Public School has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Erskineville Public School?
The nearest schools to Erskineville Public School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Newtown Public School (0.6 km), Central Sydney Intensive English High School (0.7 km).
Where is Erskineville Public School located?
Erskineville Public School is located in Erskineville, NSW 2043. Visit the school website at https://erskinevil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.