Arncliffe Public School
Arncliffe Public School is a government primary school in Arncliffe, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1028, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 373 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 79% have a language background other than English.
Arncliffe NSW 2205. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Arncliffe Public School compares
By ICSEA, Arncliffe Public School ranks 862nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 51 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 45th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. Arncliffe Public School scores 1028, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Arncliffe
Arncliffe Public School is located in Arncliffe, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,046/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 12,023.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Arncliffe suburb profileSchools near Arncliffe Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Arncliffe Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Arncliffe | 0.1 km | 1116 | 88 higher | 292 |
| Al Zahra CollegeIndependent Combined · Arncliffe | 0.8 km | 1032 | 4 higher | 773 |
| Athelstane Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Arncliffe | 0.8 km | 1003 | 25 lower | 277 |
| Rockdale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rockdale | 1.4 km | 1053 | 25 higher | 321 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rockdale | 1.5 km | 1092 | 64 higher | 204 |
| Kyeemagh Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rockdale | 1.7 km | 1057 | 29 higher | 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arncliffe Public School a government school?
Yes, Arncliffe Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Arncliffe Public School offer?
Arncliffe Public School offers K-6.
What is Arncliffe Public School's ICSEA score?
Arncliffe Public School has an ICSEA score of 1028, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Arncliffe Public School?
Arncliffe Public School has 373 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Arncliffe Public School?
The nearest schools to Arncliffe Public School are St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School (0.1 km), Al Zahra College (0.8 km), Athelstane Public School (0.8 km).
Where is Arncliffe Public School located?
Arncliffe Public School is located in Arncliffe, NSW 2205. Visit the school website at https://arncliffe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.