Thornleigh West Public School
Thornleigh West Public School is a government primary school in Thornleigh, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1142, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 477 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
Thornleigh NSW 2120. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thornleigh West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Thornleigh West Public School ranks 128th 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 15th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pennant Hills Public School, a government primary school 1.4 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. Thornleigh West Public School scores 1142, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Thornleigh
Thornleigh West Public School is located in Thornleigh, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,681/wk and median rent of $530/wk. Population: 8,898.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thornleigh suburb profileSchools near Thornleigh West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thornleigh West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennant Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Pennant Hills | 1.4 km | 1143 | 1 higher | 490 |
| Normanhurst West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornleigh | 1.5 km | 1136 | 6 lower | 363 |
| Pennant Hills High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pennant Hills | 1.5 km | 1109 | 33 lower | 1,131 |
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pennant Hills | 1.8 km | 1147 | 5 higher | 217 |
| Mount St Benedict CollegeIndependent Secondary · Pennant Hills | 2.2 km | 1147 | 5 higher | 1,331 |
| Normanhurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Normanhurst | 2.4 km | 1139 | 3 lower | 372 |
| Hornsby South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hornsby | 2.4 km | 1110 | 32 lower | 534 |
| Arden Anglican School, Junior CampusIndependent Primary · Beecroft | 2.6 km | 1173 | 31 higher | 997 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thornleigh West Public School a government school?
Yes, Thornleigh West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thornleigh West Public School offer?
Thornleigh West Public School offers K-6.
What is Thornleigh West Public School's ICSEA score?
Thornleigh West Public School has an ICSEA score of 1142, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thornleigh West Public School?
Thornleigh West Public School has 477 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thornleigh West Public School?
The nearest schools to Thornleigh West Public School are Pennant Hills Public School (1.4 km), Normanhurst West Public School (1.5 km), Pennant Hills High School (1.5 km).
Where is Thornleigh West Public School located?
Thornleigh West Public School is located in Thornleigh, NSW 2120. Visit the school website at https://thornleigw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.