Charlestown South Public School

Charlestown South Public School is a government primary school in Charlestown, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 235 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.

Charlestown NSW 2290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

1075

77th percentile

Enrolments

235

K-6

Students per teacher

14:1

17 teaching staff

Indigenous students

of enrolments

Language background other than English

16%

of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Charlestown South Public School compares

By ICSEA, Charlestown South Public School ranks 511th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Alesco Secondary College - Charlestown Campus, an independent secondary school 0.7 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 South Public School scores 1075, above average.

ICSEA 1075Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

1075

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Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Charlestown South Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Charlestown South Public School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

Schools near Charlestown South Public School

The 6 nearest schools to Charlestown South Public School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs Charlestown South Public School	Students
Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown	0.9 km	1037	38 lower	234
St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Charlestown	1.4 km	1102	27 higher	361
St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gateshead	1.4 km	1023	52 lower	294
St Mary's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gateshead	1.5 km	1062	13 lower	989
Charlestown East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown	1.6 km	1036	39 lower	319
Wiripaang Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gateshead	1.9 km	853	222 lower	182

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlestown South Public School a government school?

Yes, Charlestown South Public School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Charlestown South Public School offer?

Charlestown South Public School offers K-6.

What is Charlestown South Public School's ICSEA score?

Charlestown South Public School has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Charlestown South Public School?

Charlestown South Public School has 235 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.

What schools are near Charlestown South Public School?

The nearest schools to Charlestown South Public School are Alesco Secondary College - Charlestown Campus (0.7 km), Charlestown Public School (0.9 km), Lakeside School (1.0 km).

Where is Charlestown South Public School located?

Charlestown South Public School is located in Charlestown, NSW 2290. Visit the school website at https://charlestos-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Charlestown South Public School official website