Waratah Public School
Waratah Public School is a government primary school in Waratah, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 1019, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Waratah NSW 2298. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Waratah Public School compares
By ICSEA, Waratah Public School ranks 920th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Philip's Christian College - Waratah, an independent combined school 0.1 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. Waratah Public School scores 1019, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Waratah Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Waratah Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Christian College - WaratahIndependent Combined · Waratah | 0.1 km | 1138 | 119 higher | 1,466 |
| St Philip's Christian College Dynamic LearningIndependent Combined · Waratah | 0.2 km | 1022 | 3 higher | 223 |
| Callaghan College Waratah CampusGovernment Secondary · Waratah | 0.6 km | 957 | 62 lower | 848 |
| Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatelliteIndependent Primary · Waratah West | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Lambton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lambton | 1.4 km | 1057 | 38 higher | 1,176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waratah Public School a government school?
Yes, Waratah Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Waratah Public School offer?
Waratah Public School offers P-6.
What is Waratah Public School's ICSEA score?
Waratah Public School has an ICSEA score of 1019, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Waratah Public School?
Waratah Public School has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Waratah Public School?
The nearest schools to Waratah Public School are St Philip's Christian College - Waratah (0.1 km), St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning (0.2 km), St Philip's Christian College Young Parents (0.2 km).
Where is Waratah Public School located?
Waratah Public School is located in Waratah, NSW 2298. Visit the school website at https://waratah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.