Caves Beach Public School
Caves Beach Public School is a government primary school in Caves Beach, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1019, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 349 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Caves Beach NSW 2281. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Caves Beach Public School compares
By ICSEA, Caves Beach Public School ranks 920th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Swansea High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Caves Beach Public School scores 1019, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Caves Beach Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Caves Beach
Caves Beach Public School is located in Caves Beach, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,628/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 4,016.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Caves Beach suburb profileSchools near Caves Beach Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Caves Beach Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Caves Beach | 0.2 km | 972 | 47 lower | 710 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caves Beach Public School a government school?
Yes, Caves Beach Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Caves Beach Public School offer?
Caves Beach Public School offers K-6.
What is Caves Beach Public School's ICSEA score?
Caves Beach Public School has an ICSEA score of 1019, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Caves Beach Public School?
Caves Beach Public School has 349 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Caves Beach Public School?
The nearest schools to Caves Beach Public School are Swansea High School (0.2 km), St Patrick's Primary School (0.8 km), Swansea Public School (2.3 km).
Where is Caves Beach Public School located?
Caves Beach Public School is located in Caves Beach, NSW 2281. Visit the school website at https://cavesbeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.