Ellison Public School
Ellison Public School is a government primary school in Springwood, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1051, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 283 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Springwood NSW 2777. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ellison Public School compares
By ICSEA, Ellison Public School ranks 668th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.0 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. Ellison Public School scores 1051, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Ellison Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ellison Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Springwood | 1.0 km | 1095 | 44 higher | 368 |
| Springwood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Springwood | 1.9 km | 1059 | 8 higher | 370 |
| St Columba's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Springwood | 1.9 km | 1088 | 37 higher | 1,112 |
| Winmalee High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Winmalee | 3.2 km | 1040 | 11 lower | 698 |
| Winmalee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Winmalee | 3.2 km | 1043 | 8 lower | 359 |
| Springwood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Springwood | 3.3 km | 1027 | 24 lower | 566 |
| Faulconbridge Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Faulconbridge | 3.8 km | 1063 | 12 higher | 368 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ellison Public School a government school?
Yes, Ellison Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ellison Public School offer?
Ellison Public School offers K-6.
What is Ellison Public School's ICSEA score?
Ellison Public School has an ICSEA score of 1051, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ellison Public School?
Ellison Public School has 283 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ellison Public School?
The nearest schools to Ellison Public School are St Thomas Aquinas Primary School (1.0 km), Blue Mountains Grammar Preparatory School campus (1.6 km), Springwood Public School (1.9 km).
Where is Ellison Public School located?
Ellison Public School is located in Springwood, NSW 2777. Visit the school website at https://ellison-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.