Madang Avenue Public School
Madang Avenue Public School is a government primary school in Whalan, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 864, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 320 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 31% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% 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 Madang Avenue Public School compares
By ICSEA, Madang Avenue Public School ranks 1,954th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 28th-highest ICSEA and the 24th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Halinda School, a government combined 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. Madang Avenue Public School scores 864, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Whalan
Madang Avenue 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 Madang Avenue Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Madang Avenue Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Druitt Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Druitt | 0.8 km | 961 | 97 higher | 565 |
| Whalan Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Whalan | 0.9 km | 870 | 6 higher | 340 |
| Holy Family Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerton | 1.3 km | 945 | 81 higher | 201 |
| Emerton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerton | 1.7 km | 873 | 9 higher | 218 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mt Druitt South | 1.7 km | 999 | 135 higher | 251 |
| Bethel Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Druitt | 1.8 km | 977 | 113 higher | 264 |
| Tregear Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tregear | 1.8 km | 817 | 47 lower | 325 |
| Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusGovernment Secondary · Mount Druitt | 1.9 km | 864 | same | 648 |
| Dawson Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dharruk | 1.9 km | 898 | 34 higher | 293 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madang Avenue Public School a government school?
Yes, Madang Avenue Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Madang Avenue Public School offer?
Madang Avenue Public School offers P-6.
What is Madang Avenue Public School's ICSEA score?
Madang Avenue Public School has an ICSEA score of 864, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Madang Avenue Public School?
Madang Avenue Public School has 320 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Madang Avenue Public School?
The nearest schools to Madang Avenue Public School are Halinda School (0.2 km), Mount Druitt Public School (0.8 km), Whalan Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Madang Avenue Public School located?
Madang Avenue Public School is located in Whalan, NSW 2770. Visit the school website at https://madangave-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.