Woongarrah Public School
Woongarrah Public School is a government primary school in Woongarrah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 984, it sits in the 39th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 385 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Woongarrah NSW 2259. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Woongarrah Public School compares
By ICSEA, Woongarrah Public School ranks 1,230th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is MacKillop Catholic College, a Catholic combined school 1.5 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. Woongarrah Public School scores 984, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Woongarrah
Woongarrah Public School is located in Woongarrah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,255/wk and median rent of $510/wk. Population: 5,962.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Woongarrah suburb profileSchools near Woongarrah Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Woongarrah Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Woongarrah | 1.5 km | 1042 | 58 higher | 1,558 |
| Warnervale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamlyn Terrace | 1.7 km | 979 | 5 lower | 442 |
| Kanwal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kanwal | 2.2 km | 942 | 42 lower | 500 |
| Gorokan High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lake Haven | 2.2 km | 923 | 61 lower | 981 |
| Gorokan Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gorokan | 2.7 km | 913 | 71 lower | 620 |
| Porters Creek Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warnervale | 2.8 km | 988 | 4 higher | 317 |
| Wadalba Community SchoolGovernment Combined · Wadalba | 2.9 km | 941 | 43 lower | 1,414 |
| Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Warnervale | 3.7 km | 1054 | 70 higher | 796 |
| Blue Haven Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blue Haven | 3.8 km | 927 | 57 lower | 637 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woongarrah Public School a government school?
Yes, Woongarrah Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Woongarrah Public School offer?
Woongarrah Public School offers K-6.
What is Woongarrah Public School's ICSEA score?
Woongarrah Public School has an ICSEA score of 984, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Woongarrah Public School?
Woongarrah Public School has 385 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Woongarrah Public School?
The nearest schools to Woongarrah Public School are MacKillop Catholic College (1.5 km), Warnervale Public School (1.7 km), Kanwal Public School (2.2 km).
Where is Woongarrah Public School located?
Woongarrah Public School is located in Woongarrah, NSW 2259. Visit the school website at https://woongarrah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.