Sandy Beach Public School
Sandy Beach Public School is a government primary school in Sandy Beach, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 973, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 336 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Sandy Beach NSW 2456. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sandy Beach Public School compares
By ICSEA, Sandy Beach Public School ranks 1,331st 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Francis Xavier Primary School, a Catholic primary school 4.5 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. Sandy Beach Public School scores 973, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sandy Beach Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach Public School is located in Sandy Beach, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,567/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 2,913.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sandy Beach suburb profileSchools near Sandy Beach Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sandy Beach Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Woolgoolga | 4.5 km | 1071 | 98 higher | 263 |
| Woolgoolga Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woolgoolga | 4.6 km | 965 | 8 lower | 349 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Beach Public School a government school?
Yes, Sandy Beach Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sandy Beach Public School offer?
Sandy Beach Public School offers K-6.
What is Sandy Beach Public School's ICSEA score?
Sandy Beach Public School has an ICSEA score of 973, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sandy Beach Public School?
Sandy Beach Public School has 336 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sandy Beach Public School?
The nearest schools to Sandy Beach Public School are St Francis Xavier Primary School (4.5 km), Woolgoolga Public School (4.6 km).
Where is Sandy Beach Public School located?
Sandy Beach Public School is located in Sandy Beach, NSW 2456. Visit the school website at https://sandybeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.