Nulkaba Public School
Nulkaba Public School is a government primary school in Nulkaba, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 931, it sits in the 18th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 389 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Nulkaba NSW 2325. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nulkaba Public School compares
By ICSEA, Nulkaba Public School ranks 1,683rd 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - Cessnock, an independent combined school 1.8 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. Nulkaba Public School scores 931, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Nulkaba
Nulkaba Public School is located in Nulkaba, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,217/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 715.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Nulkaba Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nulkaba Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Christian College - CessnockIndependent Combined · Nulkaba | 1.9 km | 1032 | 101 higher | 1,276 |
| Mount View High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock West | 2.4 km | 911 | 20 lower | 930 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Cessnock | 2.8 km | 975 | 44 higher | 347 |
| Cessnock East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 2.8 km | 835 | 96 lower | 215 |
| Cessnock West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 3.1 km | 884 | 47 lower | 399 |
| Cessnock Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 3.6 km | 876 | 55 lower | 276 |
| Cessnock High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock | 4.1 km | 892 | 39 lower | 616 |
| Bellbird Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellbird | 6.1 km | 907 | 24 lower | 355 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nulkaba Public School a government school?
Yes, Nulkaba Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nulkaba Public School offer?
Nulkaba Public School offers K-6.
What is Nulkaba Public School's ICSEA score?
Nulkaba Public School has an ICSEA score of 931, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nulkaba Public School?
Nulkaba Public School has 389 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nulkaba Public School?
The nearest schools to Nulkaba Public School are St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - Cessnock (1.8 km), St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock (1.9 km), Mount View High School (2.4 km).
Where is Nulkaba Public School located?
Nulkaba Public School is located in Nulkaba, NSW 2325. Visit the school website at https://nulkaba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/.