Canterbury South Public School
Canterbury South Public School is a government primary school in Canterbury, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 269 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 60% have a language background other than English.
Canterbury NSW 2193. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Canterbury South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Canterbury South Public School ranks 767th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 75 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 49th-highest ICSEA and the 40th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Canterbury 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. Canterbury South Public School scores 1038, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Canterbury South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canterbury South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Canterbury | 1.2 km | 1082 | 44 higher | 346 |
| St Mel's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Campsie | 1.2 km | 1056 | 18 higher | 345 |
| Campsie Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Campsie | 1.2 km | 1016 | 22 lower | 515 |
| Canterbury Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 1.3 km | 1059 | 21 higher | 722 |
| Earlwood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Earlwood | 1.4 km | 1107 | 69 higher | 600 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Earlwood | 1.4 km | 1110 | 72 higher | 374 |
| Clemton Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Earlwood | 1.5 km | 1038 | same | 500 |
| Canterbury Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 1.6 km | 1018 | 20 lower | 422 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canterbury South Public School a government school?
Yes, Canterbury South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Canterbury South Public School offer?
Canterbury South Public School offers K-6.
What is Canterbury South Public School's ICSEA score?
Canterbury South Public School has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canterbury South Public School?
Canterbury South Public School has 269 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canterbury South Public School?
The nearest schools to Canterbury South Public School are Canterbury Public School (1.2 km), St Mel's Catholic Primary School (1.2 km), Campsie Public School (1.2 km).
Where is Canterbury South Public School located?
Canterbury South Public School is located in Canterbury, NSW 2193. Visit the school website at https://canterburs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.