Dawson Public School
Dawson Public School is a government primary school in Dharruk, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 898, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 293 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 49% have a language background other than English.
Dharruk NSW 2770. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dawson Public School compares
By ICSEA, Dawson Public School ranks 1,851st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 21st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Dawson Public School scores 898, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Dharruk
Dawson Public School is located in Dharruk, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,467/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 2,806.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dharruk suburb profileSchools near Dawson Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dawson Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusGovernment Secondary · Mount Druitt | 0.2 km | 864 | 34 lower | 648 |
| Blackett Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackett | 0.6 km | 839 | 59 lower | 288 |
| Hebersham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hebersham | 1.0 km | 904 | 6 higher | 515 |
| Emerton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerton | 1.0 km | 873 | 25 lower | 218 |
| Whalan Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Whalan | 1.0 km | 870 | 28 lower | 340 |
| Holy Family Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerton | 1.3 km | 945 | 47 higher | 201 |
| Noumea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shalvey | 1.5 km | 866 | 32 lower | 260 |
| Bidwill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bidwill | 1.6 km | 825 | 73 lower | 410 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dawson Public School a government school?
Yes, Dawson Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dawson Public School offer?
Dawson Public School offers P-6.
What is Dawson Public School's ICSEA score?
Dawson Public School has an ICSEA score of 898, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dawson Public School?
Dawson Public School has 293 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dawson Public School?
The nearest schools to Dawson Public School are Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus (0.2 km), Blackett Public School (0.6 km), Hebersham Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Dawson Public School located?
Dawson Public School is located in Dharruk, NSW 2770. Visit the school website at https://dawson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.