Northmead Public School
Northmead Public School is a government primary school in Northmead, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1082, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 614 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 53% have a language background other than English.
Northmead NSW 2152. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Northmead Public School compares
By ICSEA, Northmead Public School ranks 470th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 43 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 30th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School, a government secondary 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. Northmead Public School scores 1082, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Northmead
Northmead Public School is located in Northmead, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,924/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 11,261.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Northmead suburb profileSchools near Northmead Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northmead Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Northmead | 0.8 km | 1069 | 13 lower | 1,239 |
| Toongabbie East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wentworthville | 1.6 km | 898 | 184 lower | 107 |
| Winston Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Winston Hills | 1.7 km | 1104 | 22 higher | 636 |
| St Paul the Apostle Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Winston Hills | 1.8 km | 1100 | 18 higher | 385 |
| Mother Teresa Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Westmead | 2.0 km | 1121 | 39 higher | 389 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northmead Public School a government school?
Yes, Northmead Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northmead Public School offer?
Northmead Public School offers K-6.
What is Northmead Public School's ICSEA score?
Northmead Public School has an ICSEA score of 1082, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northmead Public School?
Northmead Public School has 614 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northmead Public School?
The nearest schools to Northmead Public School are Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School (0.8 km), St Monica's Primary School (1.2 km), The Hills School (1.4 km).
Where is Northmead Public School located?
Northmead Public School is located in Northmead, NSW 2152. Visit the school website at https://northmead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.