Carlingford Public School

Carlingford Public School is a government primary school in Carlingford, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1109, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 644 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 89% have a language background other than English.

Carlingford NSW 2118. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1109
87th percentile
Enrolments
644
K-6
Students per teacher
15:1
42 teaching staff
Indigenous students
1%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
89%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Carlingford Public School compares

By ICSEA, Carlingford Public School ranks 288th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 42 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 25th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gateway Community High, an independent secondary school 0.1 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. Carlingford Public School scores 1109, above average.

ICSEA 1109Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1109
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Carlingford Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Carlingford Public School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Carlingford

Carlingford Public School is located in Carlingford, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,084/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 28,044.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Carlingford suburb profile

Schools near Carlingford Public School

The 7 nearest schools to Carlingford Public School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Carlingford Public SchoolStudents
James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carlingford1.1 km1222 113 higher857
Ngarala Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Epping1.3 km1118 9 higher380
Epping West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Epping1.4 km1131 22 higher994
Carlingford High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carlingford1.6 km1111 2 higher1,772
St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Carlingford1.6 km1140 31 higher262
Carlingford West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford1.6 km1119 10 higher1,636
Roselea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford1.6 km1112 3 higher306

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlingford Public School a government school?

Yes, Carlingford Public School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Carlingford Public School offer?

Carlingford Public School offers K-6.

What is Carlingford Public School's ICSEA score?

Carlingford Public School has an ICSEA score of 1109, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Carlingford Public School?

Carlingford Public School has 644 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.

What schools are near Carlingford Public School?

The nearest schools to Carlingford Public School are Gateway Community High (0.1 km), James Ruse Agricultural High School (1.1 km), Karonga School (1.2 km).

Where is Carlingford Public School located?

Carlingford Public School is located in Carlingford, NSW 2118. Visit the school website at https://carlingfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Carlingford Public School official website