Willoughby Public School
Willoughby Public School is a government primary school in Willoughby, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1143, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 905 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 49% have a language background other than English.
Willoughby NSW 2068. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Willoughby Public School compares
By ICSEA, Willoughby Public School ranks 123rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 42 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 29th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Willoughby Girls High School, a government secondary 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. Willoughby Public School scores 1143, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Willoughby Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Willoughby Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Willoughby | 0.1 km | 1152 | 9 higher | 1,036 |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Willoughby | 0.7 km | 1161 | 18 higher | 277 |
| Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Middle Cove | 1.4 km | 1148 | 5 higher | 405 |
| Artarmon Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Artarmon | 1.6 km | 1167 | 24 higher | 1,063 |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Chatswood | 1.7 km | 1144 | 1 higher | 355 |
| Mercy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Chatswood | 1.7 km | 1134 | 9 lower | 728 |
| St Pius X CollegeIndependent Combined · Chatswood | 1.8 km | 1144 | 1 higher | 1,183 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willoughby Public School a government school?
Yes, Willoughby Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Willoughby Public School offer?
Willoughby Public School offers K-6.
What is Willoughby Public School's ICSEA score?
Willoughby Public School has an ICSEA score of 1143, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Willoughby Public School?
Willoughby Public School has 905 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher.
What schools are near Willoughby Public School?
The nearest schools to Willoughby Public School are Willoughby Girls High School (0.1 km), St Thomas' Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, Northbridge (1.1 km).
Where is Willoughby Public School located?
Willoughby Public School is located in Willoughby, NSW 2068. Visit the school website at https://willoughby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.