Redhead Public School
Redhead Public School is a government primary school in Redhead, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1089, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 240 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Redhead NSW 2290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Redhead Public School compares
By ICSEA, Redhead Public School ranks 427th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Jewells Primary School, a government primary school 2.3 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. Redhead Public School scores 1089, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Redhead
Redhead Public School is located in Redhead, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,598/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 3,785.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Redhead suburb profileSchools near Redhead Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Redhead Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewells Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Jewells | 2.3 km | 1026 | 63 lower | 262 |
| Dudley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dudley | 2.5 km | 1095 | 6 higher | 245 |
| Hunter Sports High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gateshead | 3.4 km | 955 | 134 lower | 941 |
| Wiripaang Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gateshead | 3.6 km | 853 | 236 lower | 182 |
| Windale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Windale | 3.8 km | 793 | 296 lower | 252 |
| St Mary's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gateshead | 3.9 km | 1062 | 27 lower | 989 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gateshead | 4.0 km | 1023 | 66 lower | 294 |
| Belmont Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Belmont North | 4.2 km | 1091 | 2 higher | 907 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redhead Public School a government school?
Yes, Redhead Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Redhead Public School offer?
Redhead Public School offers K-6.
What is Redhead Public School's ICSEA score?
Redhead Public School has an ICSEA score of 1089, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Redhead Public School?
Redhead Public School has 240 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Redhead Public School?
The nearest schools to Redhead Public School are Jewells Primary School (2.3 km), Dudley Public School (2.5 km), St Pius X Primary School (3.3 km).
Where is Redhead Public School located?
Redhead Public School is located in Redhead, NSW 2290. Visit the school website at https://redhead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.