Byron Bay Public School
Byron Bay Public School is a government primary school in Byron Bay, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1067, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 461 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Byron Bay NSW 2481. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Byron Bay Public School compares
By ICSEA, Byron Bay Public School ranks 566th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Byron Community Primary School, an independent primary school 0.1 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. Byron Bay Public School scores 1067, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Byron Bay Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Byron Bay
Byron Bay Public School is located in Byron Bay, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,561/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 6,330.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Byron Bay suburb profileSchools near Byron Bay Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Byron Bay Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Finbarr's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Byron Bay | 2.0 km | 1096 | 29 higher | 325 |
| Byron Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Byron Bay | 2.2 km | 1050 | 17 lower | 820 |
| Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Byron Bay | 4.7 km | 1097 | 30 higher | 382 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Byron Bay Public School a government school?
Yes, Byron Bay Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Byron Bay Public School offer?
Byron Bay Public School offers K-6.
What is Byron Bay Public School's ICSEA score?
Byron Bay Public School has an ICSEA score of 1067, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Byron Bay Public School?
Byron Bay Public School has 461 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Byron Bay Public School?
The nearest schools to Byron Bay Public School are Byron Community Primary School (0.1 km), St Finbarr's Primary School (2.0 km), Byron Bay High School (2.2 km).
Where is Byron Bay Public School located?
Byron Bay Public School is located in Byron Bay, NSW 2481. Visit the school website at https://byronbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.