Charlestown East Public School
Charlestown East Public School is a government primary school in Charlestown, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1036, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 319 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Charlestown NSW 2290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Charlestown East Public School compares
By ICSEA, Charlestown East Public School ranks 787th 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 17th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Charlestown East Public School scores 1036, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Charlestown East Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Charlestown East Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Charlestown | 0.5 km | 1102 | 66 higher | 361 |
| Whitebridge High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Whitebridge | 0.7 km | 1022 | 14 lower | 915 |
| Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 0.9 km | 1037 | 1 higher | 234 |
| Kahibah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kahibah | 1.1 km | 1076 | 40 higher | 291 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gateshead | 1.4 km | 1023 | 13 lower | 294 |
| St Mary's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gateshead | 1.5 km | 1062 | 26 higher | 989 |
| Charlestown South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.6 km | 1075 | 39 higher | 235 |
| Wiripaang Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gateshead | 1.9 km | 853 | 183 lower | 182 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charlestown East Public School a government school?
Yes, Charlestown East Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Charlestown East Public School offer?
Charlestown East Public School offers K-6.
What is Charlestown East Public School's ICSEA score?
Charlestown East Public School has an ICSEA score of 1036, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Charlestown East Public School?
Charlestown East Public School has 319 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Charlestown East Public School?
The nearest schools to Charlestown East Public School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.5 km), Whitebridge High School (0.7 km), Charlestown Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Charlestown East Public School located?
Charlestown East Public School is located in Charlestown, NSW 2290. Visit the school website at https://charlestoe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.