Dalmeny Public School
Dalmeny Public School is a government primary school in Prestons, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1012, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 671 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 75% 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 Dalmeny Public School compares
By ICSEA, Dalmeny Public School ranks 970th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. Dalmeny Public School scores 1012, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Prestons
Dalmeny 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 Dalmeny Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dalmeny Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Prestons | 0.6 km | 1088 | 76 higher | 646 |
| Amity CollegeIndependent Combined · Prestons | 0.7 km | 1096 | 84 higher | 2,588 |
| Prestons Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Prestons | 1.7 km | 962 | 50 lower | 586 |
| William Carey Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Prestons | 1.9 km | 1105 | 93 higher | 1,325 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Hoxton Park | 2.1 km | 1037 | 25 higher | 469 |
| Casula High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Casula | 2.1 km | 957 | 55 lower | 1,281 |
| St Francis Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Edmondson Park | 2.3 km | 1088 | 76 higher | 1,559 |
| Lurnea High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lurnea | 2.4 km | 902 | 110 lower | 696 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dalmeny Public School a government school?
Yes, Dalmeny Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dalmeny Public School offer?
Dalmeny Public School offers K-6.
What is Dalmeny Public School's ICSEA score?
Dalmeny Public School has an ICSEA score of 1012, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dalmeny Public School?
Dalmeny Public School has 671 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dalmeny Public School?
The nearest schools to Dalmeny Public School are St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Amity College (0.7 km), Prestons Public School (1.7 km).
Where is Dalmeny Public School located?
Dalmeny Public School is located in Prestons, NSW 2170. Visit the school website at https://dalmeny-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.