Bonnells Bay Public School
Bonnells Bay Public School is a government primary school in Bonnells Bay, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 925, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 376 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 23% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Bonnells Bay NSW 2264. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bonnells Bay Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bonnells Bay Public School ranks 1,724th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Heritage College Lake Macquarie, an independent combined school 2.0 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. Bonnells Bay Public School scores 925, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bonnells Bay Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Bonnells Bay
Bonnells Bay Public School is located in Bonnells Bay, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,460/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 4,066.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bonnells Bay suburb profileSchools near Bonnells Bay Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bonnells Bay Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage College Lake MacquarieIndependent Combined · Morisset | 2.0 km | 1002 | 77 higher | 511 |
| Morisset Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Morisset | 2.9 km | 919 | 6 lower | 156 |
| Morisset High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Morisset | 3.0 km | 929 | 4 higher | 687 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bonnells Bay Public School a government school?
Yes, Bonnells Bay Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bonnells Bay Public School offer?
Bonnells Bay Public School offers K-6.
What is Bonnells Bay Public School's ICSEA score?
Bonnells Bay Public School has an ICSEA score of 925, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bonnells Bay Public School?
Bonnells Bay Public School has 376 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bonnells Bay Public School?
The nearest schools to Bonnells Bay Public School are Heritage College Lake Macquarie (2.0 km), Brightwaters Christian College (2.5 km), Morisset Public School (2.9 km).
Where is Bonnells Bay Public School located?
Bonnells Bay Public School is located in Bonnells Bay, NSW 2264. Visit the school website at https://bonnellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.