Nimbin Central School

Nimbin Central School is a government combined school in Nimbin, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 956, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 245 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.

Nimbin NSW 2480. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
956
27th percentile
Enrolments
245
K-12
Students per teacher
10:1
25 teaching staff
Indigenous students
17%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
22%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Nimbin Central School compares

By ICSEA, Nimbin Central School ranks 327th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km.

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. Nimbin Central School scores 956, near average.

ICSEA 956Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
956
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Nimbin Central School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Nimbin Central School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Nimbin

Nimbin Central School is located in Nimbin, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $798/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 1,607.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Nimbin suburb profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nimbin Central School a government school?

Yes, Nimbin Central School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Nimbin Central School offer?

Nimbin Central School offers K-12.

What is Nimbin Central School's ICSEA score?

Nimbin Central School has an ICSEA score of 956, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Nimbin Central School?

Nimbin Central School has 245 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.

Where is Nimbin Central School located?

Nimbin Central School is located in Nimbin, NSW 2480. Visit the school website at https://nimbin-c.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Nimbin Central School official website