Garden Suburb Public School
Garden Suburb Public School is a government primary school in Garden Suburb, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Garden Suburb NSW 2289. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Garden Suburb Public School compares
By ICSEA, Garden Suburb Public School ranks 719th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 25th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kotara South Public School, a government primary school 1.2 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. Garden Suburb Public School scores 1045, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Garden Suburb Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Garden Suburb
Garden Suburb Public School is located in Garden Suburb, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,361/wk and median rent of $465/wk. Population: 1,959.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Garden Suburb suburb profileSchools near Garden Suburb Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Garden Suburb Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotara South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kotara | 1.2 km | 1069 | 24 higher | 309 |
| Cardiff High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cardiff | 1.2 km | 986 | 59 lower | 778 |
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kotara South | 1.6 km | 1104 | 59 higher | 334 |
| Cardiff South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cardiff South | 1.8 km | 1017 | 28 lower | 298 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Suburb Public School a government school?
Yes, Garden Suburb Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Garden Suburb Public School offer?
Garden Suburb Public School offers K-6.
What is Garden Suburb Public School's ICSEA score?
Garden Suburb Public School has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Garden Suburb Public School?
Garden Suburb Public School has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Garden Suburb Public School?
The nearest schools to Garden Suburb Public School are Kotara South Public School (1.2 km), Cardiff High School (1.2 km), Newcastle Junior School (1.2 km).
Where is Garden Suburb Public School located?
Garden Suburb Public School is located in Garden Suburb, NSW 2289. Visit the school website at https://gardensub-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.