Tweed Heads Public School
Tweed Heads Public School is a government primary school in Tweed Heads, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 984, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 394 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Tweed Heads NSW 2485. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tweed Heads Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tweed Heads Public School ranks 1,230th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The BUSY School - Coolangatta Campus, an independent secondary school 0.2 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. Tweed Heads Public School scores 984, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads Public School is located in Tweed Heads, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,138/wk and median rent of $403/wk. Population: 9,176.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tweed Heads suburb profileSchools near Tweed Heads Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tweed Heads Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tweed Heads | 0.2 km | 1069 | 85 higher | 302 |
| Coolangatta State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coolangatta | 1.3 km | 989 | 5 higher | 285 |
| Tweed Heads South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tweed Heads South | 2.9 km | 882 | 102 lower | 142 |
| Tweed River High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 2.9 km | 940 | 44 lower | 590 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tweed Heads Public School a government school?
Yes, Tweed Heads Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tweed Heads Public School offer?
Tweed Heads Public School offers K-6.
What is Tweed Heads Public School's ICSEA score?
Tweed Heads Public School has an ICSEA score of 984, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tweed Heads Public School?
Tweed Heads Public School has 394 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tweed Heads Public School?
The nearest schools to Tweed Heads Public School are The BUSY School - Coolangatta Campus (0.2 km), The Village School Gold Coast (0.2 km), St Joseph's Primary School (0.2 km).
Where is Tweed Heads Public School located?
Tweed Heads Public School is located in Tweed Heads, NSW 2485. Visit the school website at https://tweedheads-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.