Wamberal Public School
Wamberal Public School is a government primary school in Wamberal, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1048, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 475 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Wamberal NSW 2260. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wamberal Public School compares
By ICSEA, Wamberal Public School ranks 693rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus, a government secondary school 1.9 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. Wamberal Public School scores 1048, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wamberal
Wamberal Public School is located in Wamberal, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,407/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 6,991.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wamberal suburb profileSchools near Wamberal Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wamberal Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusGovernment Secondary · Tumbi Umbi | 1.9 km | 972 | 76 lower | 802 |
| Bateau Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bateau Bay | 3.4 km | 1029 | 19 lower | 614 |
| Terrigal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Terrigal | 3.5 km | 1078 | 30 higher | 888 |
| Erina Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Erina Heights | 3.7 km | 1094 | 46 higher | 254 |
| Terrigal High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Terrigal | 3.8 km | 1044 | 4 lower | 847 |
| Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Terrigal | 4.2 km | 1102 | 54 higher | 605 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wamberal Public School a government school?
Yes, Wamberal Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wamberal Public School offer?
Wamberal Public School offers K-6.
What is Wamberal Public School's ICSEA score?
Wamberal Public School has an ICSEA score of 1048, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wamberal Public School?
Wamberal Public School has 475 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wamberal Public School?
The nearest schools to Wamberal Public School are Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus (1.9 km), Bateau Bay Public School (3.4 km), Terrigal Public School (3.5 km).
Where is Wamberal Public School located?
Wamberal Public School is located in Wamberal, NSW 2260. Visit the school website at https://wamberal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.