Gunnedah South Public School
Gunnedah South Public School is a government primary school in Gunnedah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 902, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 533 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 41% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Gunnedah NSW 2380. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gunnedah South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Gunnedah South Public School ranks 1,835th 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 Gunnedah High School, a government secondary school 1.1 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. Gunnedah South Public School scores 902, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Gunnedah
Gunnedah South Public School is located in Gunnedah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,564/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 10,359.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gunnedah suburb profileSchools near Gunnedah South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gunnedah South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnedah High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gunnedah | 1.1 km | 820 | 82 lower | 438 |
| Carinya Christian School GunnedahIndependent Combined · Gunnedah | 1.5 km | 965 | 63 higher | 231 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gunnedah | 1.6 km | 976 | 74 higher | 411 |
| St Xavier's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gunnedah | 1.8 km | 996 | 94 higher | 366 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gunnedah South Public School a government school?
Yes, Gunnedah South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gunnedah South Public School offer?
Gunnedah South Public School offers K-6.
What is Gunnedah South Public School's ICSEA score?
Gunnedah South Public School has an ICSEA score of 902, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gunnedah South Public School?
Gunnedah South Public School has 533 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gunnedah South Public School?
The nearest schools to Gunnedah South Public School are Gunnedah High School (1.1 km), G S Kidd Memorial School (1.2 km), Carinya Christian School Gunnedah (1.5 km).
Where is Gunnedah South Public School located?
Gunnedah South Public School is located in Gunnedah, NSW 2380. Visit the school website at https://gunnedahs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.