Kotara South Public School
Kotara South Public School is a government primary school in Kotara, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1069, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 309 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Kotara NSW 2289. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kotara South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Kotara South Public School ranks 549th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St James' 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. Kotara South Public School scores 1069, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kotara
Kotara South Public School is located in Kotara, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,077/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 3,980.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kotara suburb profileSchools near Kotara South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kotara South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kotara South | 0.5 km | 1104 | 35 higher | 334 |
| Kotara High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Adamstown | 1.1 km | 1066 | 3 lower | 1,130 |
| Garden Suburb Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Garden Suburb | 1.2 km | 1045 | 24 lower | 227 |
| Belair Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Adamstown | 1.6 km | 1103 | 34 higher | 409 |
| Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 2.1 km | 1037 | 32 lower | 234 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kotara South Public School a government school?
Yes, Kotara South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kotara South Public School offer?
Kotara South Public School offers K-6.
What is Kotara South Public School's ICSEA score?
Kotara South Public School has an ICSEA score of 1069, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kotara South Public School?
Kotara South Public School has 309 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kotara South Public School?
The nearest schools to Kotara South Public School are St James' Primary School (0.5 km), Kotara School (0.7 km), Kotara High School (1.1 km).
Where is Kotara South Public School located?
Kotara South Public School is located in Kotara, NSW 2289. Visit the school website at https://kotarasth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.