Wiripaang Public School
Wiripaang Public School is a government primary school in Gateshead, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 853, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 182 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 37% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Gateshead NSW 2290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wiripaang Public School compares
By ICSEA, Wiripaang Public School ranks 1,975th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hunter Sports High School, a government 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. Wiripaang Public School scores 853, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Wiripaang Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Gateshead
Wiripaang Public School is located in Gateshead, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,232/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,121.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gateshead suburb profileSchools near Wiripaang Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wiripaang Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Sports High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gateshead | 0.3 km | 955 | 102 higher | 941 |
| St Mary's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gateshead | 0.4 km | 1062 | 209 higher | 989 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gateshead | 0.6 km | 1023 | 170 higher | 294 |
| Windale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Windale | 1.5 km | 793 | 60 lower | 252 |
| Charlestown South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.9 km | 1075 | 222 higher | 235 |
| Charlestown East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.9 km | 1036 | 183 higher | 319 |
| Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 2.2 km | 1037 | 184 higher | 234 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Charlestown | 2.2 km | 1102 | 249 higher | 361 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wiripaang Public School a government school?
Yes, Wiripaang Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wiripaang Public School offer?
Wiripaang Public School offers K-6.
What is Wiripaang Public School's ICSEA score?
Wiripaang Public School has an ICSEA score of 853, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wiripaang Public School?
Wiripaang Public School has 182 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wiripaang Public School?
The nearest schools to Wiripaang Public School are Hunter Sports High School (0.3 km), St Mary's Catholic College (0.4 km), St Paul's Primary School (0.6 km).
Where is Wiripaang Public School located?
Wiripaang Public School is located in Gateshead, NSW 2290. Visit the school website at https://wiripaang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.