James Erskine Public School
James Erskine Public School is a government primary school in Erskine Park, 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 486 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% have a language background other than English.
Erskine Park NSW 2759. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How James Erskine Public School compares
By ICSEA, James Erskine Public School ranks 1,267th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Erskine Park High School, a government secondary school 0.3 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. James Erskine Public School scores 980, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Erskine Park
James Erskine Public School is located in Erskine Park, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,349/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 6,486.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Erskine Park suburb profileSchools near James Erskine Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs James Erskine Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erskine Park High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Erskine Park | 0.3 km | 962 | 18 lower | 835 |
| Clairgate Public SchoolGovernment Primary · St Clair | 1.1 km | 982 | 2 higher | 409 |
| St Clair Public SchoolGovernment Primary · St Clair | 1.8 km | 975 | 5 lower | 325 |
| Blackwell Public SchoolGovernment Primary · St Clair | 1.9 km | 980 | same | 480 |
| St Clair High SchoolGovernment Secondary · St Clair | 2.0 km | 956 | 24 lower | 718 |
| Holy Spirit Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · St Clair | 2.4 km | 1043 | 63 higher | 331 |
| Bennett Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Colyton | 2.6 km | 912 | 68 lower | 646 |
| Banks Public SchoolGovernment Primary · St Clair | 3.1 km | 971 | 9 lower | 417 |
| Colyton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · St Marys | 3.1 km | 922 | 58 lower | 765 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Erskine Public School a government school?
Yes, James Erskine Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does James Erskine Public School offer?
James Erskine Public School offers K-6.
What is James Erskine Public School's ICSEA score?
James Erskine 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 James Erskine Public School?
James Erskine Public School has 486 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near James Erskine Public School?
The nearest schools to James Erskine Public School are Erskine Park High School (0.3 km), Clairgate Public School (1.1 km), St Clair Public School (1.8 km).
Where is James Erskine Public School located?
James Erskine Public School is located in Erskine Park, NSW 2759. Visit the school website at https://jameserski-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.