John Palmer Public School
John Palmer Public School is a government primary school in The Ponds, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1125, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 950 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 68% have a language background other than English.
The Ponds NSW 2769. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How John Palmer Public School compares
By ICSEA, John Palmer Public School ranks 200th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Riverbank Public School, a government primary school 1.1 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. John Palmer Public School scores 1125, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About The Ponds
John Palmer Public School is located in The Ponds, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,285/wk and median rent of $643/wk. Population: 16,315.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
The Ponds suburb profileSchools near John Palmer Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Palmer Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Public SchoolGovernment Primary · The Ponds | 1.1 km | 1141 | 16 higher | 2,030 |
| Kellyville Ridge Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kellyville Ridge | 1.4 km | 1107 | 18 lower | 671 |
| The Ponds High SchoolGovernment Secondary · The Ponds | 1.4 km | 1118 | 7 lower | 2,321 |
| Mary Immaculate Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Quakers Hill | 1.5 km | 1098 | 27 lower | 598 |
| Barnier Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Quakers Hill | 1.5 km | 1078 | 47 lower | 788 |
| St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)Catholic Primary · Stanhope Gardens | 1.6 km | 1112 | 13 lower | 799 |
| St John Paul II Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Schofields | 1.7 km | 1074 | 51 lower | 1,159 |
| St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)Catholic Secondary · Stanhope Gardens | 1.8 km | 1097 | 28 lower | 1,166 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Palmer Public School a government school?
Yes, John Palmer Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does John Palmer Public School offer?
John Palmer Public School offers K-6.
What is John Palmer Public School's ICSEA score?
John Palmer Public School has an ICSEA score of 1125, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Palmer Public School?
John Palmer Public School has 950 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Palmer Public School?
The nearest schools to John Palmer Public School are Riverbank Public School (1.1 km), The Ponds School (1.2 km), Kellyville Ridge Public School (1.4 km).
Where is John Palmer Public School located?
John Palmer Public School is located in The Ponds, NSW 2769. Visit the school website at https://johnpalmer-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.