Barnsley Public School
Barnsley Public School is a government primary school in Barnsley, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 950, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 276 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Barnsley NSW 2278. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Barnsley Public School compares
By ICSEA, Barnsley Public School ranks 1,519th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Edgeworth Heights Public School, a government primary school 1.7 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. Barnsley Public School scores 950, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Barnsley
Barnsley Public School is located in Barnsley, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,784/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 1,735.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Barnsley suburb profileSchools near Barnsley Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Barnsley Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edgeworth | 1.7 km | 969 | 19 higher | 305 |
| St Benedict's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Edgeworth | 2.0 km | 1037 | 87 higher | 357 |
| Edgeworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edgeworth | 2.7 km | 967 | 17 higher | 647 |
| West Wallsend High SchoolGovernment Secondary · West Wallsend | 2.7 km | 940 | 10 lower | 632 |
| West Wallsend Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Wallsend | 3.4 km | 950 | same | 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnsley Public School a government school?
Yes, Barnsley Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Barnsley Public School offer?
Barnsley Public School offers K-6.
What is Barnsley Public School's ICSEA score?
Barnsley Public School has an ICSEA score of 950, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Barnsley Public School?
Barnsley Public School has 276 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Barnsley Public School?
The nearest schools to Barnsley Public School are Edgeworth Heights Public School (1.7 km), St Benedict's Primary School (2.0 km), Edgeworth Public School (2.7 km).
Where is Barnsley Public School located?
Barnsley Public School is located in Barnsley, NSW 2278. Visit the school website at https://barnsley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.