Terrigal Public School
Terrigal Public School is a government primary school in Terrigal, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1078, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 888 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Terrigal NSW 2260. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Terrigal Public School compares
By ICSEA, Terrigal Public School ranks 491st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Terrigal High School, a government secondary 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. Terrigal Public School scores 1078, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Terrigal
Terrigal Public School is located in Terrigal, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,056/wk and median rent of $520/wk. Population: 12,730.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Terrigal suburb profileSchools near Terrigal Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Terrigal Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrigal High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Terrigal | 0.8 km | 1044 | 34 lower | 847 |
| Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Terrigal | 2.4 km | 1102 | 24 higher | 605 |
| Erina Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Erina Heights | 2.8 km | 1094 | 16 higher | 254 |
| Avoca Beach Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Avoca Beach | 3.3 km | 1081 | 3 higher | 455 |
| Wamberal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wamberal | 3.5 km | 1048 | 30 lower | 475 |
| Central Coast Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Erina Heights | 4.1 km | 1155 | 77 higher | 1,561 |
| Central Coast Adventist SchoolIndependent Combined · Erina | 4.5 km | 1112 | 34 higher | 1,136 |
| Copacabana Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Copacabana | 4.7 km | 1064 | 14 lower | 259 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terrigal Public School a government school?
Yes, Terrigal Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Terrigal Public School offer?
Terrigal Public School offers K-6.
What is Terrigal Public School's ICSEA score?
Terrigal Public School has an ICSEA score of 1078, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Terrigal Public School?
Terrigal Public School has 888 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Terrigal Public School?
The nearest schools to Terrigal Public School are Terrigal High School (0.8 km), Aspect Central Coast School (1.1 km), Aspect Central Coast School Senior College (2.2 km).
Where is Terrigal Public School located?
Terrigal Public School is located in Terrigal, NSW 2260. Visit the school website at https://terrigal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.