The Entrance Public School
The Entrance Public School is a government primary school in The Entrance, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 923, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 422 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
The Entrance NSW 2261. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Entrance Public School compares
By ICSEA, The Entrance Public School ranks 1,730th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 3.0 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. The Entrance Public School scores 923, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About The Entrance
The Entrance Public School is located in The Entrance, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $971/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 4,244.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
The Entrance suburb profileSchools near The Entrance Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Entrance Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Shelly Beach | 3.0 km | 1057 | 134 higher | 606 |
| Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusGovernment Secondary · Long Jetty | 3.1 km | 987 | 64 higher | 756 |
| Killarney Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Killarney Vale | 4.0 km | 963 | 40 higher | 477 |
| Brooke Avenue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Killarney Vale | 4.1 km | 931 | 8 higher | 420 |
| Bateau Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bateau Bay | 5.2 km | 1029 | 106 higher | 614 |
| Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusGovernment Secondary · Tumbi Umbi | 6.5 km | 972 | 49 higher | 802 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Entrance Public School a government school?
Yes, The Entrance Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Entrance Public School offer?
The Entrance Public School offers P-6.
What is The Entrance Public School's ICSEA score?
The Entrance Public School has an ICSEA score of 923, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Entrance Public School?
The Entrance Public School has 422 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Entrance Public School?
The nearest schools to The Entrance Public School are Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School (3.0 km), Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus (3.1 km), Killarney Vale Public School (4.0 km).
Where is The Entrance Public School located?
The Entrance Public School is located in The Entrance, NSW 2261. Visit the school website at https://thentrance-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.