Kanwal Public School
Kanwal Public School is a government primary school in Kanwal, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 942, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 500 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Kanwal NSW 2259. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kanwal Public School compares
By ICSEA, Kanwal Public School ranks 1,590th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wadalba Community School, a government combined school 1.6 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. Kanwal Public School scores 942, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kanwal
Kanwal Public School is located in Kanwal, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,344/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 4,194.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kanwal suburb profileSchools near Kanwal Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kanwal Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadalba Community SchoolGovernment Combined · Wadalba | 1.6 km | 941 | 1 lower | 1,414 |
| Warnervale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamlyn Terrace | 1.9 km | 979 | 37 higher | 442 |
| Tuggerawong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tuggerawong | 1.9 km | 953 | 11 higher | 208 |
| Woongarrah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woongarrah | 2.2 km | 984 | 42 higher | 385 |
| Gorokan Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gorokan | 2.6 km | 913 | 29 lower | 620 |
| MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Woongarrah | 2.8 km | 1042 | 100 higher | 1,558 |
| Gorokan High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lake Haven | 3.1 km | 923 | 19 lower | 981 |
| Porters Creek Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warnervale | 3.2 km | 988 | 46 higher | 317 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kanwal Public School a government school?
Yes, Kanwal Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kanwal Public School offer?
Kanwal Public School offers K-6.
What is Kanwal Public School's ICSEA score?
Kanwal Public School has an ICSEA score of 942, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kanwal Public School?
Kanwal Public School has 500 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kanwal Public School?
The nearest schools to Kanwal Public School are Wadalba Community School (1.6 km), Warnervale Public School (1.9 km), Tuggerawong Public School (1.9 km).
Where is Kanwal Public School located?
Kanwal Public School is located in Kanwal, NSW 2259. Visit the school website at https://kanwal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.