Whalan Public School
Whalan Public School is a government primary school in Whalan, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 870, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 340 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 38% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 39% have a language background other than English.
Whalan NSW 2770. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Whalan Public School compares
By ICSEA, Whalan Public School ranks 1,942nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 25th-highest ICSEA and the 21st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Halinda School, a government combined school 0.7 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. Whalan Public School scores 870, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Whalan
Whalan Public School is located in Whalan, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,160/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 5,929.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Whalan suburb profileSchools near Whalan Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Whalan Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerton | 0.9 km | 945 | 75 higher | 201 |
| Madang Avenue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Whalan | 0.9 km | 864 | 6 lower | 320 |
| Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusGovernment Secondary · Mount Druitt | 1.0 km | 864 | 6 lower | 648 |
| Emerton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerton | 1.0 km | 873 | 3 higher | 218 |
| Dawson Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dharruk | 1.0 km | 898 | 28 higher | 293 |
| Mount Druitt Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Druitt | 1.3 km | 961 | 91 higher | 565 |
| Blackett Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackett | 1.6 km | 839 | 31 lower | 288 |
| Hebersham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hebersham | 1.6 km | 904 | 34 higher | 515 |
| Tregear Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tregear | 1.6 km | 817 | 53 lower | 325 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whalan Public School a government school?
Yes, Whalan Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Whalan Public School offer?
Whalan Public School offers P-6.
What is Whalan Public School's ICSEA score?
Whalan Public School has an ICSEA score of 870, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Whalan Public School?
Whalan Public School has 340 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Whalan Public School?
The nearest schools to Whalan Public School are Halinda School (0.7 km), Holy Family Primary School (0.9 km), Madang Avenue Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Whalan Public School located?
Whalan Public School is located in Whalan, NSW 2770. Visit the school website at https://whalan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.