Wallsend South Public School
Wallsend South Public School is a government primary school in Wallsend, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1083, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 583 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Wallsend NSW 2287. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wallsend South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Wallsend South Public School ranks 459th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Elermore Vale Public School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Wallsend South Public School scores 1083, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wallsend
Wallsend South Public School is located in Wallsend, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,401/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 13,244.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wallsend suburb profileSchools near Wallsend South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wallsend South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elermore Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 0.9 km | 996 | 87 lower | 290 |
| Wallsend Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 1.4 km | 965 | 118 lower | 252 |
| Alesco Secondary CollegeIndependent Secondary · Cooks Hill | 1.7 km | 949 | 134 lower | 664 |
| Newcastle Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Glendale | 1.9 km | 1072 | 11 lower | 237 |
| Glendale East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glendale | 2.1 km | 956 | 127 lower | 232 |
| Macquarie CollegeIndependent Combined · Wallsend | 2.2 km | 1110 | 27 higher | 1,060 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wallsend | 2.5 km | 1076 | 7 lower | 323 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wallsend South Public School a government school?
Yes, Wallsend South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wallsend South Public School offer?
Wallsend South Public School offers K-6.
What is Wallsend South Public School's ICSEA score?
Wallsend South Public School has an ICSEA score of 1083, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wallsend South Public School?
Wallsend South Public School has 583 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wallsend South Public School?
The nearest schools to Wallsend South Public School are Elermore Vale Public School (0.9 km), Wallsend Public School (1.4 km), Alesco Secondary College (1.7 km).
Where is Wallsend South Public School located?
Wallsend South Public School is located in Wallsend, NSW 2287. Visit the school website at https://wallsends-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.