Morpeth Public School
Morpeth Public School is a government primary school in Morpeth, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1023, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Morpeth NSW 2321. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Morpeth Public School compares
By ICSEA, Morpeth Public School ranks 895th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hinton Public School, a government primary 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. Morpeth Public School scores 1023, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Morpeth
Morpeth Public School is located in Morpeth, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,122/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 1,686.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Morpeth suburb profileSchools near Morpeth Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Morpeth Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Chisholm | 3.1 km | 1030 | 7 higher | 910 |
| Tenambit Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tenambit | 3.2 km | 893 | 130 lower | 283 |
| Linuwel School LtdIndependent Combined · East Maitland | 3.2 km | 1041 | 18 higher | 244 |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Chisholm | 3.3 km | 1064 | 41 higher | 614 |
| Maitland High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 4.1 km | 947 | 76 lower | 958 |
| Maitland Grossmann High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 4.3 km | 960 | 63 lower | 900 |
| Metford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Metford | 4.7 km | 887 | 136 lower | 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morpeth Public School a government school?
Yes, Morpeth Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Morpeth Public School offer?
Morpeth Public School offers K-6.
What is Morpeth Public School's ICSEA score?
Morpeth Public School has an ICSEA score of 1023, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Morpeth Public School?
Morpeth Public School has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Morpeth Public School?
The nearest schools to Morpeth Public School are Hinton Public School (2.0 km), St Bede's Catholic College (3.1 km), Tenambit Public School (3.2 km).
Where is Morpeth Public School located?
Morpeth Public School is located in Morpeth, NSW 2321. Visit the school website at https://morpeth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.