Cudgen Public School
Cudgen Public School is a government primary school in Cudgen, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 984, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 161 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Cudgen NSW 2487. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cudgen Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cudgen Public School ranks 1,230th 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 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kingscliff High School, a government secondary 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. Cudgen Public School scores 984, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cudgen
Cudgen Public School is located in Cudgen, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,893/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 952.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Cudgen Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cudgen Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingscliff High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingscliff | 1.5 km | 991 | 7 higher | 910 |
| St Anthony's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kingscliff | 2.2 km | 1066 | 82 higher | 323 |
| Kingscliff Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingscliff | 2.4 km | 1058 | 74 higher | 455 |
| Banora Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Banora Point | 4.6 km | 992 | 8 higher | 390 |
| Duranbah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Duranbah | 4.8 km | 1058 | 74 higher | 56 |
| Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Terranora | 5.8 km | 1117 | 133 higher | 2,008 |
| Centaur Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Banora Point | 6.0 km | 975 | 9 lower | 424 |
| Banora Point High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Banora Point | 6.0 km | 965 | 19 lower | 503 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cudgen Public School a government school?
Yes, Cudgen Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cudgen Public School offer?
Cudgen Public School offers K-6.
What is Cudgen Public School's ICSEA score?
Cudgen Public School has an ICSEA score of 984, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cudgen Public School?
Cudgen Public School has 161 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cudgen Public School?
The nearest schools to Cudgen Public School are Kingscliff High School (1.5 km), St Anthony's Primary School (2.2 km), Kingscliff Public School (2.4 km).
Where is Cudgen Public School located?
Cudgen Public School is located in Cudgen, NSW 2487. Visit the school website at https://cudgen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.