John Purchase Public School
John Purchase Public School is a government primary school in Cherrybrook, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1168, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 550 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 80% of students have a language background other than English.
Cherrybrook NSW 2126. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How John Purchase Public School compares
By ICSEA, John Purchase Public School ranks 38th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cherrybrook Technology High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. John Purchase Public School scores 1168, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cherrybrook
John Purchase Public School is located in Cherrybrook, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,924/wk and median rent of $695/wk. Population: 19,082.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cherrybrook suburb profileSchools near John Purchase Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Purchase Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrybrook Technology High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cherrybrook | 0.2 km | 1146 | 22 lower | 2,098 |
| Cherrybrook Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cherrybrook | 1.4 km | 1164 | 4 lower | 886 |
| Oakhill Drive Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Castle Hill | 1.6 km | 1152 | 16 lower | 756 |
| Oakhill CollegeIndependent Secondary · Castle Hill | 1.8 km | 1124 | 44 lower | 2,242 |
| Tangara School for GirlsIndependent Combined · Cherrybrook | 2.0 km | 1141 | 27 lower | 771 |
| Pacific Hills Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dural | 2.5 km | 1118 | 50 lower | 1,475 |
| Pennant Hills High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pennant Hills | 2.6 km | 1109 | 59 lower | 1,131 |
| Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner EducationIndependent Combined · Dural | 2.9 km | 1103 | 65 lower | 238 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Purchase Public School a government school?
Yes, John Purchase Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does John Purchase Public School offer?
John Purchase Public School offers K-6.
What is John Purchase Public School's ICSEA score?
John Purchase Public School has an ICSEA score of 1168, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Purchase Public School?
John Purchase Public School has 550 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Purchase Public School?
The nearest schools to John Purchase Public School are Cherrybrook Technology High School (0.2 km), Cherrybrook Public School (1.4 km), Oakhill Drive Public School (1.6 km).
Where is John Purchase Public School located?
John Purchase Public School is located in Cherrybrook, NSW 2126. Visit the school website at https://johnpurch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.