Prestons Public School
Prestons Public School is a government primary school in Prestons, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 962, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 586 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Prestons NSW 2170. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Prestons Public School compares
By ICSEA, Prestons Public School ranks 1,416th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Casula High School, a government secondary school 0.6 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. Prestons Public School scores 962, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Prestons
Prestons Public School is located in Prestons, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,310/wk and median rent of $520/wk. Population: 15,694.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Prestons suburb profileSchools near Prestons Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Prestons Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casula High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Casula | 0.6 km | 957 | 5 lower | 1,281 |
| Lurnea High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lurnea | 0.8 km | 902 | 60 lower | 696 |
| Amity CollegeIndependent Combined · Prestons | 1.4 km | 1096 | 134 higher | 2,588 |
| Lurnea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lurnea | 1.6 km | 906 | 56 lower | 440 |
| Dalmeny Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Prestons | 1.7 km | 1012 | 50 higher | 671 |
| St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lurnea | 1.8 km | 1062 | 100 higher | 400 |
| Casula Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Casula | 1.8 km | 980 | 18 higher | 660 |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Prestons | 2.1 km | 1088 | 126 higher | 646 |
| Cartwright Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cartwright | 2.4 km | 920 | 42 lower | 241 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prestons Public School a government school?
Yes, Prestons Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Prestons Public School offer?
Prestons Public School offers K-6.
What is Prestons Public School's ICSEA score?
Prestons Public School has an ICSEA score of 962, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Prestons Public School?
Prestons Public School has 586 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Prestons Public School?
The nearest schools to Prestons Public School are Casula High School (0.6 km), Lurnea High School (0.8 km), Amity College (1.4 km).
Where is Prestons Public School located?
Prestons Public School is located in Prestons, NSW 2170. Visit the school website at https://prestons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.