Cardiff Public School
Cardiff Public School is a government primary school in Cardiff, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1000, it sits in the 47th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 283 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Cardiff NSW 2285. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cardiff Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cardiff Public School ranks 1,073rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Kevin's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.8 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. Cardiff Public School scores 1000, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Cardiff Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cardiff Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cardiff South | 1.1 km | 1017 | 17 higher | 298 |
| Cardiff High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cardiff | 1.3 km | 986 | 14 lower | 778 |
| Glendale East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glendale | 2.0 km | 956 | 44 lower | 232 |
| Garden Suburb Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Garden Suburb | 2.3 km | 1045 | 45 higher | 227 |
| Newcastle Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Glendale | 2.4 km | 1072 | 72 higher | 237 |
| Warners Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Warners Bay | 2.5 km | 1056 | 56 higher | 1,161 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardiff Public School a government school?
Yes, Cardiff Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cardiff Public School offer?
Cardiff Public School offers K-6.
What is Cardiff Public School's ICSEA score?
Cardiff Public School has an ICSEA score of 1000, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cardiff Public School?
Cardiff Public School has 283 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cardiff Public School?
The nearest schools to Cardiff Public School are St Kevin's Primary School (0.8 km), Cardiff South Public School (1.1 km), Cardiff North Public School (1.2 km).
Where is Cardiff Public School located?
Cardiff Public School is located in Cardiff, NSW 2285. Visit the school website at https://cardiff-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.