Shortland Public School

Shortland Public School is a government primary school in Shortland, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 926, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 271 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 28% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.

Shortland NSW 2307. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

926

17th percentile

Enrolments

271

K-6

Students per teacher

12:1

22 teaching staff

Indigenous students

28%

of enrolments

Language background other than English

20%

of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Shortland Public School compares

By ICSEA, Shortland Public School ranks 1,715th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Awabakal Environmental Education Centre, a government combined school 0.6 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. Shortland Public School scores 926, below average.

ICSEA 926Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

926

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Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Shortland Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Shortland Public School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Shortland

Shortland Public School is located in Shortland, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,344/wk and median rent of $377/wk. Population: 4,537.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Shortland suburb profile

Schools near Shortland Public School

The 4 nearest schools to Shortland Public School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs Shortland Public School	Students
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Jesmond	2.2 km	980	54 higher	659
Jesmond Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Jesmond	2.5 km	923	3 lower	216
Callaghan College Wallsend CampusGovernment Secondary · Wallsend	2.7 km	952	26 higher	890
Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatelliteIndependent Primary · Waratah West	2.7 km	not published	n/a	n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortland Public School a government school?

Yes, Shortland Public School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Shortland Public School offer?

Shortland Public School offers K-6.

What is Shortland Public School's ICSEA score?

Shortland Public School has an ICSEA score of 926, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Shortland Public School?

Shortland Public School has 271 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.

What schools are near Shortland Public School?

The nearest schools to Shortland Public School are Awabakal Environmental Education Centre (0.6 km), Margaret Jurd College (0.7 km), Our Lady of Victories Primary School (0.8 km).

Where is Shortland Public School located?

Shortland Public School is located in Shortland, NSW 2307. Visit the school website at https://shortland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Shortland Public School official website