Thomas Acres Public School
Thomas Acres Public School is a government primary school in Ambarvale, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 942, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 495 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
Ambarvale NSW 2560. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thomas Acres Public School compares
By ICSEA, Thomas Acres Public School ranks 1,590th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mary Brooksbank School, a government combined 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. Thomas Acres Public School scores 942, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Ambarvale
Thomas Acres Public School is located in Ambarvale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,431/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 7,254.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ambarvale suburb profileSchools near Thomas Acres Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thomas Acres Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rosemeadow | 0.8 km | 1045 | 103 higher | 202 |
| John Therry Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Rosemeadow | 0.9 km | 1002 | 60 higher | 1,057 |
| Ambarvale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ambarvale | 1.1 km | 944 | 2 higher | 433 |
| Ambarvale High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rosemeadow | 1.3 km | 925 | 17 lower | 807 |
| Rosemeadow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosemeadow | 1.3 km | 945 | 3 higher | 724 |
| Thomas Reddall High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ambarvale | 1.8 km | 908 | 34 lower | 488 |
| Broughton Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Menangle Park | 2.1 km | 1086 | 144 higher | 1,381 |
| St Helens Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · St Helens Park | 2.3 km | 968 | 26 higher | 363 |
| Bradbury Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bradbury | 2.4 km | 987 | 45 higher | 704 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thomas Acres Public School a government school?
Yes, Thomas Acres Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thomas Acres Public School offer?
Thomas Acres Public School offers K-6.
What is Thomas Acres Public School's ICSEA score?
Thomas Acres Public School has an ICSEA score of 942, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thomas Acres Public School?
Thomas Acres Public School has 495 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thomas Acres Public School?
The nearest schools to Thomas Acres Public School are Mary Brooksbank School (0.6 km), Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), John Therry Catholic College (0.9 km).
Where is Thomas Acres Public School located?
Thomas Acres Public School is located in Ambarvale, NSW 2560. Visit the school website at https://thomasacre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.