Katoomba Public School
Katoomba Public School is a government primary school in Katoomba, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Katoomba NSW 2780. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Katoomba Public School compares
By ICSEA, Katoomba Public School ranks 799th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Canice's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Katoomba Public School scores 1035, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Katoomba
Katoomba Public School is located in Katoomba, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,171/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 8,268.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Katoomba suburb profileSchools near Katoomba Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Katoomba Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katoomba High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Katoomba | 1.0 km | 1034 | 1 lower | 862 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Katoomba Public School a government school?
Yes, Katoomba Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Katoomba Public School offer?
Katoomba Public School offers K-6.
What is Katoomba Public School's ICSEA score?
Katoomba Public School has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Katoomba Public School?
Katoomba Public School has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Katoomba Public School?
The nearest schools to Katoomba Public School are St Canice's Primary School (0.4 km), Katoomba High School (1.0 km), Katoomba North Public School (2.2 km).
Where is Katoomba Public School located?
Katoomba Public School is located in Katoomba, NSW 2780. Visit the school website at https://katoomba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.