Tenambit Public School
Tenambit Public School is a government primary school in Tenambit, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 893, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 283 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 29% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Tenambit NSW 2323. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tenambit Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tenambit Public School ranks 1,873rd 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 9th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Linuwel School Ltd, an independent combined school 0.8 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. Tenambit Public School scores 893, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Tenambit
Tenambit Public School is located in Tenambit, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,251/wk and median rent of $345/wk. Population: 3,088.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tenambit suburb profileSchools near Tenambit Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tenambit Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linuwel School LtdIndependent Combined · East Maitland | 0.8 km | 1041 | 148 higher | 244 |
| Maitland High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 0.9 km | 947 | 54 higher | 958 |
| Maitland Grossmann High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 1.3 km | 960 | 67 higher | 900 |
| Maitland East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Maitland | 2.0 km | 975 | 82 higher | 559 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · East Maitland | 2.0 km | 1063 | 170 higher | 449 |
| Metford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Metford | 2.6 km | 887 | 6 lower | 265 |
| Maitland Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Metford | 2.7 km | 1047 | 154 higher | 832 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tenambit Public School a government school?
Yes, Tenambit Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tenambit Public School offer?
Tenambit Public School offers K-6.
What is Tenambit Public School's ICSEA score?
Tenambit Public School has an ICSEA score of 893, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tenambit Public School?
Tenambit Public School has 283 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tenambit Public School?
The nearest schools to Tenambit Public School are Linuwel School Ltd (0.8 km), Maitland High School (0.9 km), Maitland Grossmann High School (1.3 km).
Where is Tenambit Public School located?
Tenambit Public School is located in Tenambit, NSW 2323. Visit the school website at https://tenambit-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.