Copacabana Public School
Copacabana Public School is a government primary school in Copacabana, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1064, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Copacabana NSW 2251. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Copacabana Public School compares
By ICSEA, Copacabana Public School ranks 582nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Avoca Beach Public School, a government primary school 1.6 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. Copacabana Public School scores 1064, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Copacabana
Copacabana Public School is located in Copacabana, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,143/wk and median rent of $510/wk. Population: 2,809.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Copacabana suburb profileSchools near Copacabana Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Copacabana Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Beach Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Avoca Beach | 1.6 km | 1081 | 17 higher | 455 |
| Coast Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Bensville | 4.4 km | 1061 | 3 lower | 234 |
| Kincumber Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kincumber | 4.5 km | 1004 | 60 lower | 364 |
| Terrigal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Terrigal | 4.7 km | 1078 | 14 higher | 888 |
| Terrigal High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Terrigal | 4.8 km | 1044 | 20 lower | 847 |
| Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Terrigal | 5.8 km | 1102 | 38 higher | 605 |
| Central Coast Adventist SchoolIndependent Combined · Erina | 7.0 km | 1112 | 48 higher | 1,136 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copacabana Public School a government school?
Yes, Copacabana Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Copacabana Public School offer?
Copacabana Public School offers K-6.
What is Copacabana Public School's ICSEA score?
Copacabana Public School has an ICSEA score of 1064, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Copacabana Public School?
Copacabana Public School has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Copacabana Public School?
The nearest schools to Copacabana Public School are Avoca Beach Public School (1.6 km), Coast Christian School (4.4 km), Kincumber Public School (4.5 km).
Where is Copacabana Public School located?
Copacabana Public School is located in Copacabana, NSW 2251. Visit the school website at https://copacabana-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.