West Wallsend Public School
West Wallsend Public School is a government primary school in West Wallsend, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 950, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
West Wallsend NSW 2286. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How West Wallsend Public School compares
By ICSEA, West Wallsend Public School ranks 1,519th 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 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is North Academy, an independent secondary school 0.3 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. West Wallsend Public School scores 950, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About West Wallsend
West Wallsend Public School is located in West Wallsend, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,627/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 2,981.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Wallsend suburb profileSchools near West Wallsend Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs West Wallsend Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wallsend High SchoolGovernment Secondary · West Wallsend | 0.7 km | 940 | 10 lower | 632 |
| Barnsley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Barnsley | 3.4 km | 950 | same | 276 |
| Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edgeworth | 3.5 km | 969 | 19 higher | 305 |
| St Benedict's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Edgeworth | 3.6 km | 1037 | 87 higher | 357 |
| Edgeworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edgeworth | 4.2 km | 967 | 17 higher | 647 |
| Minmi Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Minmi | 4.7 km | 1018 | 68 higher | 133 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Wallsend Public School a government school?
Yes, West Wallsend Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does West Wallsend Public School offer?
West Wallsend Public School offers K-6.
What is West Wallsend Public School's ICSEA score?
West Wallsend Public School has an ICSEA score of 950, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend West Wallsend Public School?
West Wallsend Public School has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher.
What schools are near West Wallsend Public School?
The nearest schools to West Wallsend Public School are North Academy (0.3 km), West Wallsend High School (0.7 km), Barnsley Public School (3.4 km).
Where is West Wallsend Public School located?
West Wallsend Public School is located in West Wallsend, NSW 2286. Visit the school website at https://westwalls-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.