Cardiff South Public School
Cardiff South Public School is a government primary school in Cardiff South, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 1017, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 298 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Cardiff South NSW 2285. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cardiff South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cardiff South Public School ranks 941st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cardiff High School, a government secondary school 0.6 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. Cardiff South Public School scores 1017, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cardiff South
Cardiff South Public School is located in Cardiff South, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,688/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 2,931.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cardiff South suburb profileSchools near Cardiff South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cardiff South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cardiff | 0.6 km | 986 | 31 lower | 778 |
| Cardiff Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cardiff | 1.1 km | 1000 | 17 lower | 283 |
| Garden Suburb Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Garden Suburb | 1.8 km | 1045 | 28 higher | 227 |
| Warners Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Warners Bay | 1.9 km | 1056 | 39 higher | 1,161 |
| Biddabah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warners Bay | 2.5 km | 1065 | 48 higher | 348 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardiff South Public School a government school?
Yes, Cardiff South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cardiff South Public School offer?
Cardiff South Public School offers P-6.
What is Cardiff South Public School's ICSEA score?
Cardiff South Public School has an ICSEA score of 1017, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cardiff South Public School?
Cardiff South Public School has 298 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cardiff South Public School?
The nearest schools to Cardiff South Public School are Cardiff High School (0.6 km), Cardiff Public School (1.1 km), St Kevin's Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Cardiff South Public School located?
Cardiff South Public School is located in Cardiff South, NSW 2285. Visit the school website at https://cardiffsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.