Petersham Public School
Petersham Public School is a government primary school in Petersham, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1137, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 232 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Petersham NSW 2049. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Petersham Public School compares
By ICSEA, Petersham Public School ranks 147th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 72 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the 40th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is NSW School of Languages, 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. Petersham Public School scores 1137, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Petersham Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Petersham
Petersham Public School is located in Petersham, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,217/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 8,200.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Petersham suburb profileSchools near Petersham Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Petersham Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers' High School LewishamIndependent Combined · Lewisham | 0.5 km | 1074 | 63 lower | 1,231 |
| Fort Street High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Petersham | 0.7 km | 1176 | 39 higher | 917 |
| Wilkins Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 0.9 km | 1135 | 2 lower | 508 |
| Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignGovernment Secondary · Dulwich Hill | 1.1 km | 1092 | 45 lower | 804 |
| Kegworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Leichhardt | 1.1 km | 1117 | 20 lower | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Petersham Public School a government school?
Yes, Petersham Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Petersham Public School offer?
Petersham Public School offers K-6.
What is Petersham Public School's ICSEA score?
Petersham Public School has an ICSEA score of 1137, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Petersham Public School?
Petersham Public School has 232 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Petersham Public School?
The nearest schools to Petersham Public School are NSW School of Languages (0.1 km), Eileen O'Connor Catholic College (0.3 km), Lewisham Public School (0.4 km).
Where is Petersham Public School located?
Petersham Public School is located in Petersham, NSW 2049. Visit the school website at https://petersham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.