Manning Gardens Public School
Manning Gardens Public School is a government primary school in Taree, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 724, it sits in the 2nd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 207 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 63% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
Taree NSW 2430. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Manning Gardens Public School compares
By ICSEA, Manning Gardens Public School ranks 2,078th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.6 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. Manning Gardens Public School scores 724, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Manning Gardens Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Taree
Manning Gardens Public School is located in Taree, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $968/wk and median rent of $289/wk. Population: 16,715.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Taree suburb profileSchools near Manning Gardens Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Manning Gardens Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Taree | 1.6 km | 952 | 228 higher | 271 |
| St Clare's High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Taree | 1.9 km | 1012 | 288 higher | 630 |
| Taree High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taree | 2.0 km | 918 | 194 higher | 623 |
| Chatham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taree | 2.0 km | 814 | 90 higher | 493 |
| Taree West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 2.2 km | 910 | 186 higher | 409 |
| Chatham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 2.3 km | 837 | 113 higher | 222 |
| MidCoast Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Taree | 3.5 km | 1015 | 291 higher | 787 |
| Tinonee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tinonee | 6.3 km | 948 | 224 higher | 158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manning Gardens Public School a government school?
Yes, Manning Gardens Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Manning Gardens Public School offer?
Manning Gardens Public School offers P-6.
What is Manning Gardens Public School's ICSEA score?
Manning Gardens Public School has an ICSEA score of 724, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Manning Gardens Public School?
Manning Gardens Public School has 207 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Manning Gardens Public School?
The nearest schools to Manning Gardens Public School are St Joseph's Primary School (1.6 km), St Clare's High School (1.9 km), Taree High School (2.0 km).
Where is Manning Gardens Public School located?
Manning Gardens Public School is located in Taree, NSW 2430. Visit the school website at https://manninggdn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.