Heckenberg Public School
Heckenberg Public School is a government primary school in Heckenberg, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 848, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 209 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 65% have a language background other than English.
Heckenberg NSW 2168. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Heckenberg Public School compares
By ICSEA, Heckenberg Public School ranks 1,983rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 41st-highest ICSEA and the 41st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sadleir Public School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Heckenberg Public School scores 848, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Heckenberg
Heckenberg Public School is located in Heckenberg, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,159/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,263.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Heckenberg suburb profileSchools near Heckenberg Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Heckenberg Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadleir Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sadleir | 0.8 km | 883 | 35 higher | 351 |
| Busby Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Busby | 0.9 km | 892 | 44 higher | 243 |
| Ashcroft Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashcroft | 1.1 km | 887 | 39 higher | 284 |
| Mount Pritchard Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Pritchard | 1.3 km | 951 | 103 higher | 368 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Miller | 1.3 km | 1003 | 155 higher | 315 |
| Ashcroft High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ashcroft | 1.4 km | 877 | 29 higher | 701 |
| Busby West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Green Valley | 1.5 km | 895 | 47 higher | 304 |
| Bonnyrigg High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bonnyrigg | 1.6 km | 962 | 114 higher | 1,642 |
| James Busby High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Green Valley | 1.6 km | 902 | 54 higher | 544 |
| Cartwright Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cartwright | 1.8 km | 920 | 72 higher | 241 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heckenberg Public School a government school?
Yes, Heckenberg Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Heckenberg Public School offer?
Heckenberg Public School offers K-6.
What is Heckenberg Public School's ICSEA score?
Heckenberg Public School has an ICSEA score of 848, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Heckenberg Public School?
Heckenberg Public School has 209 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Heckenberg Public School?
The nearest schools to Heckenberg Public School are Sadleir Public School (0.8 km), Busby Public School (0.9 km), Ashcroft Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Heckenberg Public School located?
Heckenberg Public School is located in Heckenberg, NSW 2168. Visit the school website at https://heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.