Gillieston Public School
Gillieston Public School is a government primary school in Gillieston Heights, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 922, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 404 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Gillieston Heights NSW 2321. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gillieston Public School compares
By ICSEA, Gillieston Public School ranks 1,739th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Heights Learning Community, an independent primary school 0.7 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. Gillieston Public School scores 922, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Public School is located in Gillieston Heights, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,986/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 4,796.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gillieston Heights suburb profileSchools near Gillieston Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gillieston Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Trade CollegeIndependent Secondary · Telarah | 1.6 km | 978 | 56 higher | 257 |
| Maitland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 2.8 km | 936 | 14 higher | 405 |
| Telarah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 3.0 km | 879 | 43 lower | 519 |
| St John the Baptist Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maitland | 3.0 km | 1047 | 125 higher | 397 |
| All Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maitland | 3.2 km | 1023 | 101 higher | 1,191 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rutherford | 3.5 km | 996 | 74 higher | 370 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gillieston Public School a government school?
Yes, Gillieston Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gillieston Public School offer?
Gillieston Public School offers K-6.
What is Gillieston Public School's ICSEA score?
Gillieston Public School has an ICSEA score of 922, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gillieston Public School?
Gillieston Public School has 404 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gillieston Public School?
The nearest schools to Gillieston Public School are The Heights Learning Community (0.7 km), Hunter Trade College (1.6 km), Maitland Public School (2.8 km).
Where is Gillieston Public School located?
Gillieston Public School is located in Gillieston Heights, NSW 2321. Visit the school website at https://gillieston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.