Avoca Beach Public School
Avoca Beach Public School is a government primary school in Avoca Beach, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1081, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 455 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Avoca Beach NSW 2251. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Avoca Beach Public School compares
By ICSEA, Avoca Beach Public School ranks 474th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Copacabana Public School, a government primary school 1.6 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. Avoca Beach Public School scores 1081, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Avoca Beach Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach Public School is located in Avoca Beach, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,358/wk and median rent of $530/wk. Population: 4,708.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Avoca Beach suburb profileSchools near Avoca Beach Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Avoca Beach Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copacabana Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Copacabana | 1.6 km | 1064 | 17 lower | 259 |
| Terrigal High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Terrigal | 3.2 km | 1044 | 37 lower | 847 |
| Terrigal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Terrigal | 3.3 km | 1078 | 3 lower | 888 |
| Kincumber Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kincumber | 3.6 km | 1004 | 77 lower | 364 |
| Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Terrigal | 4.2 km | 1102 | 21 higher | 605 |
| Coast Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Bensville | 4.5 km | 1061 | 20 lower | 234 |
| Kincumber High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kincumber | 4.5 km | 1045 | 36 lower | 1,002 |
| Erina Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Erina Heights | 5.1 km | 1094 | 13 higher | 254 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avoca Beach Public School a government school?
Yes, Avoca Beach Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Avoca Beach Public School offer?
Avoca Beach Public School offers K-6.
What is Avoca Beach Public School's ICSEA score?
Avoca Beach Public School has an ICSEA score of 1081, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Avoca Beach Public School?
Avoca Beach Public School has 455 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher.
What schools are near Avoca Beach Public School?
The nearest schools to Avoca Beach Public School are Copacabana Public School (1.6 km), Aspect Central Coast School (3.0 km), Terrigal High School (3.2 km).
Where is Avoca Beach Public School located?
Avoca Beach Public School is located in Avoca Beach, NSW 2251. Visit the school website at https://avocabch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.