Harbord Public School
Harbord Public School is a government primary school in Freshwater, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1137, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 881 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Freshwater NSW 2096. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Harbord Public School compares
By ICSEA, Harbord Public School ranks 147th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Harbord Public School scores 1137, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Harbord Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Harbord Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Freshwater | 0.7 km | 1098 | 39 lower | 647 |
| Curl Curl North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Curl Curl | 0.9 km | 1116 | 21 lower | 699 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly CampusGovernment Secondary · North Curl Curl | 1.2 km | 1217 | 80 higher | 766 |
| St Luke's Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Dee Why | 1.4 km | 1178 | 41 higher | 1,481 |
| Stella Maris CollegeIndependent Secondary · Manly | 1.5 km | 1135 | 2 lower | 1,006 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusGovernment Secondary · Manly Vale | 1.6 km | 1115 | 22 lower | 1,023 |
| Brookvale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Brookvale | 1.8 km | 1075 | 62 lower | 306 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harbord Public School a government school?
Yes, Harbord Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Harbord Public School offer?
Harbord Public School offers K-6.
What is Harbord Public School's ICSEA score?
Harbord Public School has an ICSEA score of 1137, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Harbord Public School?
Harbord Public School has 881 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Harbord Public School?
The nearest schools to Harbord Public School are St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), Stewart House School (0.5 km), Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus (0.7 km).
Where is Harbord Public School located?
Harbord Public School is located in Freshwater, NSW 2096. Visit the school website at https://harbord-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.