Woolgoolga Public School
Woolgoolga Public School is a government primary school in Woolgoolga, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 965, it sits in the 31st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 349 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 48% have a language background other than English.
Woolgoolga NSW 2456. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Woolgoolga Public School compares
By ICSEA, Woolgoolga Public School ranks 1,392nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Francis Xavier 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. Woolgoolga Public School scores 965, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Woolgoolga
Woolgoolga Public School is located in Woolgoolga, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,190/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 6,151.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Woolgoolga suburb profileSchools near Woolgoolga Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Woolgoolga Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Woolgoolga | 0.5 km | 1071 | 106 higher | 263 |
| Woolgoolga High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Woolgoolga | 1.5 km | 969 | 4 higher | 867 |
| Mullaway Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mullaway | 3.9 km | 1033 | 68 higher | 266 |
| Sandy Beach Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Beach | 4.6 km | 973 | 8 higher | 336 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woolgoolga Public School a government school?
Yes, Woolgoolga Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Woolgoolga Public School offer?
Woolgoolga Public School offers K-6.
What is Woolgoolga Public School's ICSEA score?
Woolgoolga Public School has an ICSEA score of 965, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Woolgoolga Public School?
Woolgoolga Public School has 349 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Woolgoolga Public School?
The nearest schools to Woolgoolga Public School are St Francis Xavier Primary School (0.5 km), Woolgoolga High School (1.5 km), Mullaway Public School (3.9 km).
Where is Woolgoolga Public School located?
Woolgoolga Public School is located in Woolgoolga, NSW 2456. Visit the school website at https://woolgoolga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.