Tomaree Public School
Tomaree Public School is a government primary school in Salamander Bay, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 981, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 310 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Salamander Bay NSW 2317. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tomaree Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tomaree Public School ranks 1,259th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tomaree High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Tomaree Public School scores 981, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Salamander Bay
Tomaree Public School is located in Salamander Bay, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,107/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 4,991.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Salamander Bay suburb profileSchools near Tomaree Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tomaree Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomaree High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Salamander Bay | 0.2 km | 970 | 11 lower | 986 |
| St Philip's Christian College - Port StephensIndependent Combined · Salamander Bay | 0.3 km | 1072 | 91 higher | 821 |
| St Michael's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nelson Bay | 2.7 km | 1040 | 59 higher | 269 |
| Anna Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Anna Bay | 4.8 km | 962 | 19 lower | 309 |
| Soldiers Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Soldiers Point | 5.4 km | 992 | 11 higher | 267 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tomaree Public School a government school?
Yes, Tomaree Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tomaree Public School offer?
Tomaree Public School offers K-6.
What is Tomaree Public School's ICSEA score?
Tomaree Public School has an ICSEA score of 981, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tomaree Public School?
Tomaree Public School has 310 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tomaree Public School?
The nearest schools to Tomaree Public School are Tomaree High School (0.2 km), St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens (0.3 km), St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - Port Stephens (0.3 km).
Where is Tomaree Public School located?
Tomaree Public School is located in Salamander Bay, NSW 2317. Visit the school website at https://tomaree-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.