Penrith South Public School
Penrith South Public School is a government primary school in Penrith, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 958, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 441 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% 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 South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Penrith South Public School ranks 1,455th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 24 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penrith High School, a government secondary school 1.0 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 South Public School scores 958, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Penrith
Penrith South 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 South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penrith South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Penrith | 1.0 km | 1186 | 228 higher | 930 |
| Penrith Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 1.0 km | 986 | 28 higher | 524 |
| Kingswood South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 1.2 km | 956 | 2 lower | 304 |
| Jamison High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Penrith | 1.3 km | 964 | 6 higher | 834 |
| York Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 1.5 km | 973 | 15 higher | 515 |
| Kingswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 1.6 km | 955 | 3 lower | 1,005 |
| St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Penrith | 1.8 km | 1040 | 82 higher | 398 |
| Montgrove CollegeIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 1.8 km | 1106 | 148 higher | 675 |
| St Dominic's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Kingswood | 1.9 km | 1008 | 50 higher | 1,010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penrith South Public School a government school?
Yes, Penrith South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Penrith South Public School offer?
Penrith South Public School offers K-6.
What is Penrith South Public School's ICSEA score?
Penrith South Public School has an ICSEA score of 958, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penrith South Public School?
Penrith South Public School has 441 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penrith South Public School?
The nearest schools to Penrith South Public School are Penrith High School (1.0 km), Penrith Public School (1.0 km), St Nicholas of Myra Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Penrith South Public School located?
Penrith South Public School is located in Penrith, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at https://penrithsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.