Mount Colah Public School
Mount Colah Public School is a government primary school in Mount Colah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1098, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 442 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 32% have a language background other than English.
Mount Colah NSW 2079. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Colah Public School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Colah Public School ranks 360th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.5 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. Mount Colah Public School scores 1098, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Mount Colah
Mount Colah Public School is located in Mount Colah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,505/wk and median rent of $525/wk. Population: 7,816.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Colah suburb profileSchools near Mount Colah Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Colah Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Asquith | 1.5 km | 1124 | 26 higher | 223 |
| Asquith Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Asquith | 1.5 km | 1102 | 4 higher | 384 |
| Hornsby Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hornsby | 1.8 km | 1104 | 6 higher | 420 |
| Asquith High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Asquith | 1.9 km | 1082 | 16 lower | 669 |
| Hornsby North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hornsby | 1.9 km | 1148 | 50 higher | 937 |
| Hornsby High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Asquith | 2.5 km | 1045 | 53 lower | 542 |
| Mount Kuring-gai Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Kuring-Gai | 2.5 km | 1083 | 15 lower | 132 |
| Waitara Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wahroonga | 3.9 km | 1148 | 50 higher | 972 |
| Hornsby Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hornsby | 4.0 km | 1209 | 111 higher | 722 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Colah Public School a government school?
Yes, Mount Colah Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Colah Public School offer?
Mount Colah Public School offers K-6.
What is Mount Colah Public School's ICSEA score?
Mount Colah Public School has an ICSEA score of 1098, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Colah Public School?
Mount Colah Public School has 442 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Colah Public School?
The nearest schools to Mount Colah Public School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.5 km), Asquith Public School (1.5 km), Hornsby Heights Public School (1.8 km).
Where is Mount Colah Public School located?
Mount Colah Public School is located in Mount Colah, NSW 2079. Visit the school website at https://mtcolah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.