Ocean Shores Public School

Ocean Shores Public School is a government primary school in Ocean Shores, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1051, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 294 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.

Ocean Shores NSW 2483. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1051
69th percentile
Enrolments
294
K-6
Students per teacher
16:1
18 teaching staff
Indigenous students
5%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
17%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Ocean Shores Public School compares

By ICSEA, Ocean Shores Public School ranks 668th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Crabbes Creek Public School, a government primary school 5.8 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. Ocean Shores Public School scores 1051, above average.

ICSEA 1051Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1051
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ocean Shores Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Ocean Shores Public School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores Public School is located in Ocean Shores, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,471/wk and median rent of $508/wk. Population: 5,777.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Ocean Shores suburb profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocean Shores Public School a government school?

Yes, Ocean Shores Public School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Ocean Shores Public School offer?

Ocean Shores Public School offers K-6.

What is Ocean Shores Public School's ICSEA score?

Ocean Shores Public School has an ICSEA score of 1051, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Ocean Shores Public School?

Ocean Shores Public School has 294 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.

What schools are near Ocean Shores Public School?

The nearest schools to Ocean Shores Public School are Crabbes Creek Public School (5.8 km).

Where is Ocean Shores Public School located?

Ocean Shores Public School is located in Ocean Shores, NSW 2483. Visit the school website at https://oceanshore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Ocean Shores Public School official website