Jesmond Public School
Jesmond Public School is a government primary school in Jesmond, NSW offering K-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 216 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Jesmond NSW 2299. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Jesmond Public School compares
By ICSEA, Jesmond Public School ranks 1,730th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 29th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus, a government secondary school 0.3 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. Jesmond Public School scores 923, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Jesmond
Jesmond Public School is located in Jesmond, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,180/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 3,210.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Jesmond suburb profileSchools near Jesmond Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Jesmond Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Jesmond | 0.3 km | 980 | 57 higher | 659 |
| Lambton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lambton | 1.2 km | 1065 | 142 higher | 339 |
| St John's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lambton | 1.2 km | 1083 | 160 higher | 200 |
| Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatelliteIndependent Primary · Waratah West | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Wallsend Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 2.3 km | 965 | 42 higher | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jesmond Public School a government school?
Yes, Jesmond Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Jesmond Public School offer?
Jesmond Public School offers K-6.
What is Jesmond Public School's ICSEA score?
Jesmond 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 Jesmond Public School?
Jesmond Public School has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Jesmond Public School?
The nearest schools to Jesmond Public School are Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus (0.3 km), Heaton Public School (0.5 km), Lambton Public School (1.2 km).
Where is Jesmond Public School located?
Jesmond Public School is located in Jesmond, NSW 2299. Visit the school website at https://jesmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.