Thirlmere Public School
Thirlmere Public School is a government primary school in Thirlmere, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 959, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 401 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Thirlmere NSW 2572. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thirlmere Public School compares
By ICSEA, Thirlmere Public School ranks 1,438th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tahmoor Public School, a government primary school 3.1 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. Thirlmere Public School scores 959, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Thirlmere
Thirlmere Public School is located in Thirlmere, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,708/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 4,986.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thirlmere suburb profileSchools near Thirlmere Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thirlmere Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahmoor Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tahmoor | 3.1 km | 927 | 32 lower | 525 |
| Picton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Picton | 3.8 km | 950 | 9 lower | 1,182 |
| Picton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Picton | 4.9 km | 991 | 32 higher | 307 |
| Wollondilly Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Tahmoor | 5.4 km | 1054 | 95 higher | 1,247 |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Picton | 5.5 km | 1019 | 60 higher | 410 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thirlmere Public School a government school?
Yes, Thirlmere Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thirlmere Public School offer?
Thirlmere Public School offers K-6.
What is Thirlmere Public School's ICSEA score?
Thirlmere Public School has an ICSEA score of 959, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thirlmere Public School?
Thirlmere Public School has 401 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thirlmere Public School?
The nearest schools to Thirlmere Public School are Tahmoor Public School (3.1 km), Picton High School (3.8 km), Picton Public School (4.9 km).
Where is Thirlmere Public School located?
Thirlmere Public School is located in Thirlmere, NSW 2572. Visit the school website at https://thirlmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.