Gosford Public School
Gosford Public School is a government primary school in West Gosford, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1049, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 545 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 50% have a language background other than English.
West Gosford NSW 2250. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gosford Public School compares
By ICSEA, Gosford Public School ranks 685th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Henry Kendall High School, a government secondary school 0.1 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. Gosford Public School scores 1049, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gosford Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About West Gosford
Gosford Public School is located in West Gosford, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,169/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 1,602.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Gosford suburb profileSchools near Gosford Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gosford Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Kendall High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gosford | 0.1 km | 1030 | 19 lower | 789 |
| Gosford High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gosford | 0.8 km | 1157 | 108 higher | 1,067 |
| ET Australia Secondary CollegeIndependent Secondary · Gosford | 0.9 km | 976 | 73 lower | 280 |
| St Philip's Christian College - GosfordIndependent Combined · Narara | 1.4 km | 1093 | 44 higher | 694 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gosford Public School a government school?
Yes, Gosford Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gosford Public School offer?
Gosford Public School offers K-6.
What is Gosford Public School's ICSEA score?
Gosford Public School has an ICSEA score of 1049, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gosford Public School?
Gosford Public School has 545 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gosford Public School?
The nearest schools to Gosford Public School are Henry Kendall High School (0.1 km), Gosford High School (0.8 km), ET Australia Secondary College (0.9 km).
Where is Gosford Public School located?
Gosford Public School is located in West Gosford, NSW 2250. Visit the school website at https://gosford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.