Kingscliff Public School
Kingscliff Public School is a government primary school in Kingscliff, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1058, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 455 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Kingscliff NSW 2487. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kingscliff Public School compares
By ICSEA, Kingscliff Public School ranks 621st 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Anthony's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Kingscliff Public School scores 1058, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kingscliff
Kingscliff Public School is located in Kingscliff, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,575/wk and median rent of $490/wk. Population: 8,355.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kingscliff suburb profileSchools near Kingscliff Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kingscliff Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kingscliff | 0.3 km | 1066 | 8 higher | 323 |
| Kingscliff High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingscliff | 1.2 km | 991 | 67 lower | 910 |
| Cudgen Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cudgen | 2.4 km | 984 | 74 lower | 161 |
| Banora Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Banora Point | 5.4 km | 992 | 66 lower | 390 |
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Banora Point | 6.9 km | 1068 | 10 higher | 406 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Banora Point | 6.9 km | 1050 | 8 lower | 838 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingscliff Public School a government school?
Yes, Kingscliff Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kingscliff Public School offer?
Kingscliff Public School offers K-6.
What is Kingscliff Public School's ICSEA score?
Kingscliff Public School has an ICSEA score of 1058, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kingscliff Public School?
Kingscliff Public School has 455 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kingscliff Public School?
The nearest schools to Kingscliff Public School are St Anthony's Primary School (0.3 km), Kingscliff High School (1.2 km), Cudgen Public School (2.4 km).
Where is Kingscliff Public School located?
Kingscliff Public School is located in Kingscliff, NSW 2487. Visit the school website at https://kingscliff-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.