Grafton Public School
Grafton Public School is a government primary school in Grafton, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 907, it sits in the 12th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 476 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Grafton NSW 2460. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Grafton Public School compares
By ICSEA, Grafton Public School ranks 1,806th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Grafton High School, a government secondary school 0.3 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. Grafton Public School scores 907, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Grafton
Grafton Public School is located in Grafton, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,179/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 10,563.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Grafton suburb profileSchools near Grafton Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Grafton Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Grafton | 0.3 km | 941 | 34 higher | 768 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Grafton | 1.3 km | 1020 | 113 higher | 259 |
| Westlawn Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Grafton | 1.6 km | 940 | 33 higher | 467 |
| South Grafton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Grafton | 2.8 km | 905 | 2 lower | 564 |
| McAuley Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Clarenza | 3.1 km | 1031 | 124 higher | 602 |
| South Grafton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Grafton | 3.3 km | 875 | 32 lower | 639 |
| St Andrew's Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Grafton | 4.3 km | 974 | 67 higher | 209 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grafton Public School a government school?
Yes, Grafton Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Grafton Public School offer?
Grafton Public School offers K-6.
What is Grafton Public School's ICSEA score?
Grafton Public School has an ICSEA score of 907, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Grafton Public School?
Grafton Public School has 476 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Grafton Public School?
The nearest schools to Grafton Public School are Grafton High School (0.3 km), Clarence Valley Anglican School, Grafton Campus (1.0 km), St Mary's Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Grafton Public School located?
Grafton Public School is located in Grafton, NSW 2460. Visit the school website at https://grafton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.