Wauchope Public School
Wauchope Public School is a government primary school in Wauchope, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 900, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 624 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 31% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
Wauchope NSW 2446. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wauchope Public School compares
By ICSEA, Wauchope Public School ranks 1,839th 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 St Joseph's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Wauchope Public School scores 900, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wauchope
Wauchope Public School is located in Wauchope, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,114/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 6,589.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wauchope suburb profileSchools near Wauchope Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wauchope Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wauchope | 0.5 km | 1011 | 111 higher | 277 |
| Wauchope High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wauchope | 0.6 km | 894 | 6 lower | 458 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wauchope Public School a government school?
Yes, Wauchope Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wauchope Public School offer?
Wauchope Public School offers K-6.
What is Wauchope Public School's ICSEA score?
Wauchope Public School has an ICSEA score of 900, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wauchope Public School?
Wauchope Public School has 624 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wauchope Public School?
The nearest schools to Wauchope Public School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.5 km), Wauchope High School (0.6 km), Beechwood Public School (5.1 km).
Where is Wauchope Public School located?
Wauchope Public School is located in Wauchope, NSW 2446. Visit the school website at https://wauchope-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.