Empire Bay Public School
Empire Bay Public School is a government primary school in Empire Bay, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1039, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 426 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Empire Bay NSW 2257. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Empire Bay Public School compares
By ICSEA, Empire Bay Public School ranks 761st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pretty Beach Public School, a government primary school 2.7 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. Empire Bay Public School scores 1039, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Empire Bay
Empire Bay Public School is located in Empire Bay, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,884/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 2,522.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Empire Bay suburb profileSchools near Empire Bay Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Empire Bay Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Bensville | 2.8 km | 1061 | 22 higher | 234 |
| Brisbania Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Saratoga | 2.9 km | 1014 | 25 lower | 358 |
| Ettalong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ettalong Beach | 3.0 km | 975 | 64 lower | 490 |
| Woy Woy Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woy Woy | 3.5 km | 970 | 69 lower | 365 |
| Woy Woy South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woy Woy | 3.8 km | 996 | 43 lower | 648 |
| Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusGovernment Secondary · Woy Woy | 3.9 km | 974 | 65 lower | 644 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kincumber | 4.6 km | 1081 | 42 higher | 285 |
| Green Point Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Green Point | 4.7 km | 1106 | 67 higher | 1,175 |
| Kincumber High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kincumber | 4.7 km | 1045 | 6 higher | 1,002 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Empire Bay Public School a government school?
Yes, Empire Bay Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Empire Bay Public School offer?
Empire Bay Public School offers K-6.
What is Empire Bay Public School's ICSEA score?
Empire Bay Public School has an ICSEA score of 1039, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Empire Bay Public School?
Empire Bay Public School has 426 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Empire Bay Public School?
The nearest schools to Empire Bay Public School are Pretty Beach Public School (2.7 km), Coast Christian School (2.8 km), Brisbania Public School (2.9 km).
Where is Empire Bay Public School located?
Empire Bay Public School is located in Empire Bay, NSW 2257. Visit the school website at https://empirebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.