Penrith Public School
Penrith Public School is a government primary school in Penrith, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 986, it sits in the 41st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 524 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 49% have a language background other than English.
Penrith NSW 2750. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penrith Public School compares
By ICSEA, Penrith Public School ranks 1,211th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penrith High School, a government secondary school 0.1 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. Penrith Public School scores 986, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Penrith
Penrith Public School is located in Penrith, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,397/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 17,966.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Penrith suburb profileSchools near Penrith Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penrith Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Penrith | 0.1 km | 1186 | 200 higher | 930 |
| Penrith South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 1.0 km | 958 | 28 lower | 441 |
| St Dominic's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Kingswood | 1.0 km | 1008 | 22 higher | 1,010 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kingswood | 1.5 km | 1019 | 33 higher | 310 |
| Kingswood South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 1.6 km | 956 | 30 lower | 304 |
| Kingswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 1.9 km | 955 | 31 lower | 1,005 |
| Cambridge Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cambridge Park | 2.2 km | 926 | 60 lower | 523 |
| Kingswood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 2.2 km | 1048 | 62 higher | 499 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penrith Public School a government school?
Yes, Penrith Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Penrith Public School offer?
Penrith Public School offers K-6.
What is Penrith Public School's ICSEA score?
Penrith Public School has an ICSEA score of 986, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penrith Public School?
Penrith Public School has 524 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penrith Public School?
The nearest schools to Penrith Public School are Penrith High School (0.1 km), St Nicholas of Myra Primary School (0.5 km), Penrith South Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Penrith Public School located?
Penrith Public School is located in Penrith, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at https://penrith-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.