Bangalow Public School
Bangalow Public School is a government primary school in Bangalow, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1088, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Bangalow NSW 2479. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bangalow Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bangalow Public School ranks 431st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newrybar Public School, a government primary school 3.6 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. Bangalow Public School scores 1088, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Bangalow
Bangalow Public School is located in Bangalow, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,097/wk and median rent of $650/wk. Population: 2,752.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bangalow suburb profileSchools near Bangalow Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bangalow Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Byron Bay | 5.3 km | 1097 | 9 higher | 382 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bangalow Public School a government school?
Yes, Bangalow Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bangalow Public School offer?
Bangalow Public School offers K-6.
What is Bangalow Public School's ICSEA score?
Bangalow Public School has an ICSEA score of 1088, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bangalow Public School?
Bangalow Public School has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bangalow Public School?
The nearest schools to Bangalow Public School are Newrybar Public School (3.6 km), Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School (5.3 km).
Where is Bangalow Public School located?
Bangalow Public School is located in Bangalow, NSW 2479. Visit the school website at https://bangalow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.