Jamisontown Public School
Jamisontown Public School is a government primary school in South Penrith, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 980, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 317 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% 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 Jamisontown Public School compares
By ICSEA, Jamisontown Public School ranks 1,267th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Glenmore Park Public School, a government primary school 1.2 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. Jamisontown Public School scores 980, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About South Penrith
Jamisontown 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 Jamisontown Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Jamisontown Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmore Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.2 km | 994 | 14 higher | 455 |
| York Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 1.4 km | 973 | 7 lower | 515 |
| Jamison High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Penrith | 1.4 km | 964 | 16 lower | 834 |
| Regentville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Regentville | 1.4 km | 1003 | 23 higher | 523 |
| Surveyors Creek Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.7 km | 1007 | 27 higher | 424 |
| Caroline Chisholm CollegeCatholic Secondary · Glenmore Park | 1.7 km | 1054 | 74 higher | 1,011 |
| Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.9 km | 1058 | 78 higher | 540 |
| Penrith South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 1.9 km | 958 | 22 lower | 441 |
| Glenmore Park High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Glenmore Park | 2.2 km | 976 | 4 lower | 956 |
| St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Penrith | 2.3 km | 1040 | 60 higher | 398 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jamisontown Public School a government school?
Yes, Jamisontown Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Jamisontown Public School offer?
Jamisontown Public School offers K-6.
What is Jamisontown Public School's ICSEA score?
Jamisontown Public School has an ICSEA score of 980, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Jamisontown Public School?
Jamisontown Public School has 317 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Jamisontown Public School?
The nearest schools to Jamisontown Public School are Glenmore Park Public School (1.2 km), York Public School (1.4 km), Jamison High School (1.4 km).
Where is Jamisontown Public School located?
Jamisontown Public School is located in South Penrith, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at https://jamisonton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.