Bourke Street Public School
Bourke Street Public School is a government primary school in Surry Hills, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1135, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
Surry Hills NSW 2010. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bourke Street Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bourke Street Public School ranks 156th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 71 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 34th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sydney Boys High School, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Bourke Street Public School scores 1135, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bourke Street Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Surry Hills
Bourke Street Public School is located in Surry Hills, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,308/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 15,828.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Surry Hills suburb profileSchools near Bourke Street Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bourke Street Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Moore Park | 0.4 km | 1189 | 54 higher | 1,205 |
| Sydney Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Surry Hills | 0.6 km | 1193 | 58 higher | 929 |
| Inner Sydney High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Surry Hills | 0.9 km | 1104 | 31 lower | 1,161 |
| Crown Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 0.9 km | 1114 | 21 lower | 288 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waterloo | 1.3 km | 938 | 197 lower | 76 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bourke Street Public School a government school?
Yes, Bourke Street Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bourke Street Public School offer?
Bourke Street Public School offers K-6.
What is Bourke Street Public School's ICSEA score?
Bourke Street Public School has an ICSEA score of 1135, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bourke Street Public School?
Bourke Street Public School has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bourke Street Public School?
The nearest schools to Bourke Street Public School are Sydney Boys High School (0.4 km), Sydney Distance Education Primary School (0.6 km), Sydney Girls High School (0.6 km).
Where is Bourke Street Public School located?
Bourke Street Public School is located in Surry Hills, NSW 2010. Visit the school website at https://bourkest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.