Boambee Public School

Boambee Public School is a government primary school in Boambee, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 996, it sits in the 45th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 383 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.

Boambee NSW 2450. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

996

45th percentile

Enrolments

383

K-6

Students per teacher

17:1

23 teaching staff

Indigenous students

14%

of enrolments

Language background other than English

of enrolments

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

How Boambee Public School compares

By ICSEA, Boambee Public School ranks 1,103rd 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Coffs Harbour Bible Church School, an independent 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. Boambee Public School scores 996, near average.

ICSEA 996Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

996

7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

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

Boambee Public School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Boambee

Boambee Public School is located in Boambee, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,048/wk and median rent of $315/wk. Population: 1,770.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Boambee suburb profile

Schools near Boambee Public School

The 6 nearest schools to Boambee Public School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs Boambee Public School	Students
Toormina High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Toormina	2.0 km	941	55 lower	739
St John Paul CollegeCatholic Secondary · Coffs Harbour	2.3 km	1044	48 higher	1,062
Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coffs Harbour	2.5 km	1038	42 higher	454
Mary Help of Christians Primary School SawtellCatholic Primary · Toormina	2.8 km	1052	56 higher	490
Bishop Druitt CollegeIndependent Combined · Coffs Harbour	3.0 km	1109	113 higher	1,351
Sawtell Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sawtell	3.8 km	1003	7 higher	293

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boambee Public School a government school?

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

What year levels does Boambee Public School offer?

Boambee Public School offers K-6.

What is Boambee Public School's ICSEA score?

Boambee Public School has an ICSEA score of 996, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Boambee Public School?

Boambee Public School has 383 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.

What schools are near Boambee Public School?

The nearest schools to Boambee Public School are Coffs Harbour Bible Church School (1.5 km), Coffs Harbour Learning Centre (1.6 km), Toormina High School (2.0 km).

Where is Boambee Public School located?

Boambee Public School is located in Boambee, NSW 2450. Visit the school website at https://boambee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Boambee Public School official website