Cartwright Public School
Cartwright Public School is a government primary school in Cartwright, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 920, it sits in the 15th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 241 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 76% have a language background other than English.
Cartwright NSW 2168. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cartwright Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cartwright Public School ranks 1,747th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 26th-highest ICSEA and the 31st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Therese Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Cartwright Public School scores 920, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cartwright
Cartwright Public School is located in Cartwright, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $826/wk and median rent of $225/wk. Population: 2,616.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cartwright suburb profileSchools near Cartwright Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cartwright Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Miller | 0.7 km | 1003 | 83 higher | 315 |
| Lurnea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lurnea | 0.8 km | 906 | 14 lower | 440 |
| Ashcroft High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ashcroft | 0.8 km | 877 | 43 lower | 701 |
| Miller High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miller | 0.9 km | 878 | 42 lower | 816 |
| Sadleir Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sadleir | 1.0 km | 883 | 37 lower | 351 |
| Ashcroft Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashcroft | 1.2 km | 887 | 33 lower | 284 |
| St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lurnea | 1.2 km | 1062 | 142 higher | 400 |
| Miller Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Miller | 1.4 km | 880 | 40 lower | 266 |
| Liverpool West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Liverpool | 1.6 km | 920 | same | 668 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cartwright Public School a government school?
Yes, Cartwright Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cartwright Public School offer?
Cartwright Public School offers K-6.
What is Cartwright Public School's ICSEA score?
Cartwright Public School has an ICSEA score of 920, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cartwright Public School?
Cartwright Public School has 241 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cartwright Public School?
The nearest schools to Cartwright Public School are St Therese Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), Lurnea Public School (0.8 km), Ashcroft High School (0.8 km).
Where is Cartwright Public School located?
Cartwright Public School is located in Cartwright, NSW 2168. Visit the school website at https://cartwright-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.