Muswellbrook South Public School
Muswellbrook South Public School is a government primary school in Muswellbrook, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 819, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 439 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 46% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Muswellbrook NSW 2333. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Muswellbrook South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Muswellbrook South Public School ranks 2,024th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Muswellbrook 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. Muswellbrook South Public School scores 819, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook South Public School is located in Muswellbrook, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,603/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 12,272.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Muswellbrook suburb profileSchools near Muswellbrook South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Muswellbrook South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muswellbrook High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Muswellbrook | 0.8 km | 869 | 50 higher | 648 |
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Muswellbrook | 1.1 km | 952 | 133 higher | 345 |
| Muswellbrook Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Muswellbrook | 1.7 km | 913 | 94 higher | 422 |
| Richard Gill SchoolIndependent Primary · Muswellbrook | 1.7 km | 996 | 177 higher | 43 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Muswellbrook South Public School a government school?
Yes, Muswellbrook South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Muswellbrook South Public School offer?
Muswellbrook South Public School offers K-6.
What is Muswellbrook South Public School's ICSEA score?
Muswellbrook South Public School has an ICSEA score of 819, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Muswellbrook South Public School?
Muswellbrook South Public School has 439 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Muswellbrook South Public School?
The nearest schools to Muswellbrook South Public School are Muswellbrook High School (0.8 km), Aspect Hunter School, Muswellbrook Satellite (0.9 km), St James' Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Muswellbrook South Public School located?
Muswellbrook South Public School is located in Muswellbrook, NSW 2333. Visit the school website at https://muswellbrs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.