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.
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.
Enrolment and location
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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 profileSchools near Carlingford Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carlingford Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carlingford | 1.1 km | 1222 | 113 higher | 857 |
| Ngarala Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Epping | 1.3 km | 1118 | 9 higher | 380 |
| Epping West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Epping | 1.4 km | 1131 | 22 higher | 994 |
| Carlingford High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carlingford | 1.6 km | 1111 | 2 higher | 1,772 |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Carlingford | 1.6 km | 1140 | 31 higher | 262 |
| Carlingford West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 1.6 km | 1119 | 10 higher | 1,636 |
| Roselea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 1.6 km | 1112 | 3 higher | 306 |
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.