York Public School
York Public School is a government primary school in South Penrith, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 973, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 515 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
South Penrith NSW 2750. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How York Public School compares
By ICSEA, York Public School ranks 1,331st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Jamison High School, 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. York Public School scores 973, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For York Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About South Penrith
York Public School is located in South Penrith, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,870/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 12,005.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Penrith suburb profileSchools near York Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs York Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Penrith | 0.2 km | 964 | 9 lower | 834 |
| St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Penrith | 0.9 km | 1040 | 67 higher | 398 |
| Penrith Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 1.4 km | 1047 | 74 higher | 744 |
| Surveyors Creek Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.4 km | 1007 | 34 higher | 424 |
| Jamisontown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 1.4 km | 980 | 7 higher | 317 |
| Penrith South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 1.5 km | 958 | 15 lower | 441 |
| Kingswood South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 1.6 km | 956 | 17 lower | 304 |
| Montgrove CollegeIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 1.6 km | 1106 | 133 higher | 675 |
| Glenmore Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.7 km | 994 | 21 higher | 455 |
| Kingswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 1.8 km | 955 | 18 lower | 1,005 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is York Public School a government school?
Yes, York Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does York Public School offer?
York Public School offers K-6.
What is York Public School's ICSEA score?
York Public School has an ICSEA score of 973, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend York Public School?
York Public School has 515 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near York Public School?
The nearest schools to York Public School are Jamison High School (0.2 km), St Mary MacKillop Primary School (0.9 km), Penrith Christian School (1.4 km).
Where is York Public School located?
York Public School is located in South Penrith, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at https://york-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.