Yamba Public School
Yamba Public School is a government primary school in Yamba, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Yamba NSW 2464. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Yamba Public School compares
By ICSEA, Yamba Public School ranks 1,292nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St James' Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.9 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. Yamba Public School scores 978, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yamba Public School a government school?
Yes, Yamba Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Yamba Public School offer?
Yamba Public School offers K-6.
What is Yamba Public School's ICSEA score?
Yamba Public School has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Yamba Public School?
Yamba Public School has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Yamba Public School?
The nearest schools to Yamba Public School are St James' Primary School (1.9 km), Iluka Public School (3.9 km).
Where is Yamba Public School located?
Yamba Public School is located in Yamba, NSW 2464. Visit the school website at https://yamba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.