Goonellabah Public School
Goonellabah Public School is a government primary school in Goonellabah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 847, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 226 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 47% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Goonellabah NSW 2480. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Goonellabah Public School compares
By ICSEA, Goonellabah Public School ranks 1,986th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus, a government secondary school 1.6 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. Goonellabah Public School scores 847, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Goonellabah
Goonellabah Public School is located in Goonellabah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,318/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 13,351.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Goonellabah suburb profileSchools near Goonellabah Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Goonellabah Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High CampusGovernment Secondary · Goonellabah | 1.6 km | 884 | 37 higher | 262 |
| The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusGovernment Secondary · Lismore | 2.5 km | 934 | 87 higher | 438 |
| Lismore Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lismore Heights | 2.5 km | 973 | 126 higher | 203 |
| Trinity Catholic College LismoreIndependent Secondary · East Lismore | 2.5 km | 1055 | 208 higher | 816 |
| Summerland Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Goonellabah | 3.1 km | 1042 | 195 higher | 628 |
| Wyrallah Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lismore | 3.1 km | 947 | 100 higher | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goonellabah Public School a government school?
Yes, Goonellabah Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Goonellabah Public School offer?
Goonellabah Public School offers K-6.
What is Goonellabah Public School's ICSEA score?
Goonellabah Public School has an ICSEA score of 847, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Goonellabah Public School?
Goonellabah Public School has 226 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Goonellabah Public School?
The nearest schools to Goonellabah Public School are The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus (1.6 km), Living Academy - Southern Cross University - Z Block (2.0 km), Living School - Southern Cross University Campus (2.1 km).
Where is Goonellabah Public School located?
Goonellabah Public School is located in Goonellabah, NSW 2480. Visit the school website at https://goonellaba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.