Waitara Public School
Waitara Public School is a government primary school in Wahroonga, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1148, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 972 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 91% of students have a language background other than English.
Wahroonga NSW 2076. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Waitara Public School compares
By ICSEA, Waitara Public School ranks 101st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Knox Grammar School - Wahroonga Preparatory Campus, an independent primary school 0.9 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. Waitara Public School scores 1148, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wahroonga
Waitara Public School is located in Wahroonga, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,998/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 17,853.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wahroonga suburb profileSchools near Waitara Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Waitara Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waitara | 0.9 km | 1153 | 5 higher | 337 |
| Hornsby Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hornsby | 1.0 km | 1209 | 61 higher | 722 |
| St Leo's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wahroonga | 1.0 km | 1113 | 35 lower | 1,055 |
| Barker CollegeIndependent Secondary · Hornsby | 1.2 km | 1166 | 18 higher | 2,856 |
| Prouille Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wahroonga | 1.3 km | 1156 | 8 higher | 262 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waitara Public School a government school?
Yes, Waitara Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Waitara Public School offer?
Waitara Public School offers K-6.
What is Waitara Public School's ICSEA score?
Waitara Public School has an ICSEA score of 1148, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Waitara Public School?
Waitara Public School has 972 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Waitara Public School?
The nearest schools to Waitara Public School are Knox Grammar School - Wahroonga Preparatory Campus (0.9 km), Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School (0.9 km), Abbotsleigh Junior School (0.9 km).
Where is Waitara Public School located?
Waitara Public School is located in Wahroonga, NSW 2076. Visit the school website at https://waitara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.