Loftus Public School
Loftus Public School is a government primary school in Loftus, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1079, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Loftus NSW 2232. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Loftus Public School compares
By ICSEA, Loftus Public School ranks 487th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect South East Sydney School, Loftus, an independent primary school 0.6 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. Loftus Public School scores 1079, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Loftus
Loftus Public School is located in Loftus, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,425/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 4,190.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Loftus suburb profileSchools near Loftus Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Loftus Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's College SutherlandCatholic Secondary · Sutherland | 1.7 km | 1093 | 14 higher | 1,227 |
| Sutherland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sutherland | 1.8 km | 1101 | 22 higher | 344 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sutherland | 1.9 km | 1106 | 27 higher | 603 |
| Marton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 2.3 km | 1063 | 16 lower | 318 |
| Kirrawee High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kirrawee | 2.3 km | 1092 | 13 higher | 1,185 |
| Yarrawarrah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 2.4 km | 1081 | 2 higher | 249 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loftus Public School a government school?
Yes, Loftus Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Loftus Public School offer?
Loftus Public School offers K-6.
What is Loftus Public School's ICSEA score?
Loftus Public School has an ICSEA score of 1079, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Loftus Public School?
Loftus Public School has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Loftus Public School?
The nearest schools to Loftus Public School are Aspect South East Sydney School, Loftus (0.6 km), Cook School (0.7 km), Minerva School (1.6 km).
Where is Loftus Public School located?
Loftus Public School is located in Loftus, NSW 2232. Visit the school website at https://loftus-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.