Tuncurry Public School
Tuncurry Public School is a government primary school in Tuncurry, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 930, it sits in the 18th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 366 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Tuncurry NSW 2428. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tuncurry Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tuncurry Public School ranks 1,693rd 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Margaret Jurd College Tuncurry Campus, an independent secondary 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. Tuncurry Public School scores 930, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Tuncurry
Tuncurry Public School is located in Tuncurry, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $854/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 6,376.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tuncurry suburb profileSchools near Tuncurry Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tuncurry Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes College Tuncurry CampusGovernment Secondary · Tuncurry | 1.1 km | 949 | 19 higher | 466 |
| Great Lakes College Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Tuncurry | 1.1 km | 988 | 58 higher | 349 |
| Holy Name Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Forster | 2.4 km | 1014 | 84 higher | 345 |
| Forster Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Forster | 3.0 km | 934 | 4 higher | 573 |
| Great Lakes College Forster CampusGovernment Secondary · Forster | 5.8 km | 936 | 6 higher | 478 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tuncurry Public School a government school?
Yes, Tuncurry Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tuncurry Public School offer?
Tuncurry Public School offers K-6.
What is Tuncurry Public School's ICSEA score?
Tuncurry Public School has an ICSEA score of 930, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tuncurry Public School?
Tuncurry Public School has 366 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tuncurry Public School?
The nearest schools to Tuncurry Public School are Margaret Jurd College Tuncurry Campus (0.5 km), Alesco Secondary College - Coast Campus (1.0 km), Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus (1.1 km).
Where is Tuncurry Public School located?
Tuncurry Public School is located in Tuncurry, NSW 2428. Visit the school website at https://tuncurry-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.