Port Macquarie Public School
Port Macquarie Public School is a government primary school in Port Macquarie, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 932, it sits in the 19th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 451 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Port Macquarie Public School compares
By ICSEA, Port Macquarie Public School ranks 1,677th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is North East Public School of Distance Education, a government primary school 0.0 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. Port Macquarie Public School scores 932, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie Public School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,282/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 47,693.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Macquarie suburb profileSchools near Port Macquarie Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Port Macquarie Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie CampusGovernment Secondary · Port Macquarie | 0.8 km | 971 | 39 higher | 717 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 1.8 km | 1017 | 85 higher | 397 |
| Hastings Secondary College, Westport CampusGovernment Secondary · Port Macquarie | 1.9 km | 919 | 13 lower | 612 |
| St Agnes' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 1.9 km | 1029 | 97 higher | 553 |
| Westport Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.1 km | 888 | 44 lower | 365 |
| Hastings Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.6 km | 1019 | 87 higher | 526 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Macquarie Public School a government school?
Yes, Port Macquarie Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Port Macquarie Public School offer?
Port Macquarie Public School offers K-6.
What is Port Macquarie Public School's ICSEA score?
Port Macquarie Public School has an ICSEA score of 932, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Port Macquarie Public School?
Port Macquarie Public School has 451 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Port Macquarie Public School?
The nearest schools to Port Macquarie Public School are North East Public School of Distance Education (0.0 km), Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus (0.8 km), Port Macquarie Steiner School (1.2 km).
Where is Port Macquarie Public School located?
Port Macquarie Public School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW 2444. Visit the school website at https://portmac-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.