Macksville Public School
Macksville Public School is a government primary school in Macksville, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 925, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 284 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Macksville NSW 2447. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Macksville Public School compares
By ICSEA, Macksville Public School ranks 1,724th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Macksville High School, a government secondary school 0.8 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. Macksville Public School scores 925, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Macksville Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Macksville
Macksville Public School is located in Macksville, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $944/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 2,782.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Macksville suburb profileSchools near Macksville Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Macksville Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macksville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Macksville | 0.8 km | 916 | 9 lower | 365 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Macksville | 3.1 km | 1002 | 77 higher | 244 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macksville Public School a government school?
Yes, Macksville Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Macksville Public School offer?
Macksville Public School offers K-6.
What is Macksville Public School's ICSEA score?
Macksville Public School has an ICSEA score of 925, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Macksville Public School?
Macksville Public School has 284 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Macksville Public School?
The nearest schools to Macksville Public School are Macksville High School (0.8 km), St Patrick's Primary School (3.1 km).
Where is Macksville Public School located?
Macksville Public School is located in Macksville, NSW 2447. Visit the school website at https://macksville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.