Sawtell Public School
Sawtell Public School is a government primary school in Sawtell, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 293 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Sawtell NSW 2452. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sawtell Public School compares
By ICSEA, Sawtell Public School ranks 1,046th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell, a Catholic primary school 1.4 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. Sawtell Public School scores 1003, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sawtell Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Sawtell
Sawtell Public School is located in Sawtell, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,405/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 3,788.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sawtell suburb profileSchools near Sawtell Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sawtell Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Help of Christians Primary School SawtellCatholic Primary · Toormina | 1.4 km | 1052 | 49 higher | 490 |
| Toormina High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Toormina | 1.9 km | 941 | 62 lower | 739 |
| Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 3.7 km | 1038 | 35 higher | 454 |
| Boambee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Boambee | 3.8 km | 996 | 7 lower | 383 |
| Coffs Harbour Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Bonville | 4.2 km | 1037 | 34 higher | 1,008 |
| St John Paul CollegeCatholic Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 4.4 km | 1044 | 41 higher | 1,062 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sawtell Public School a government school?
Yes, Sawtell Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sawtell Public School offer?
Sawtell Public School offers K-6.
What is Sawtell Public School's ICSEA score?
Sawtell Public School has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sawtell Public School?
Sawtell Public School has 293 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sawtell Public School?
The nearest schools to Sawtell Public School are Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell (1.4 km), William Bayldon Public School (1.7 km), Toormina Public School (1.8 km).
Where is Sawtell Public School located?
Sawtell Public School is located in Sawtell, NSW 2452. Visit the school website at https://sawtell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.