Thurgoona Public School
Thurgoona Public School is a government primary school in Thurgoona, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 990, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 573 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Thurgoona NSW 2640. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thurgoona Public School compares
By ICSEA, Thurgoona Public School ranks 1,171st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Border Christian College, an independent combined school 0.9 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. Thurgoona Public School scores 990, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Thurgoona
Thurgoona Public School is located in Thurgoona, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,953/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 11,028.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thurgoona suburb profileSchools near Thurgoona Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thurgoona Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Thurgoona | 0.9 km | 1046 | 56 higher | 278 |
| Trinity Anglican College - AlburyIndependent Combined · Thurgoona | 1.8 km | 1102 | 112 higher | 1,441 |
| Lavington East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lavington | 3.2 km | 924 | 66 lower | 291 |
| Springdale Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lavington | 3.5 km | 926 | 64 lower | 223 |
| Murray High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lavington | 3.6 km | 934 | 56 lower | 575 |
| Holy Spirit Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lavington | 4.3 km | 1041 | 51 higher | 335 |
| St Anne's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Albury | 4.5 km | 1060 | 70 higher | 350 |
| Xavier Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · North Albury | 4.7 km | 1034 | 44 higher | 932 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thurgoona Public School a government school?
Yes, Thurgoona Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thurgoona Public School offer?
Thurgoona Public School offers K-6.
What is Thurgoona Public School's ICSEA score?
Thurgoona Public School has an ICSEA score of 990, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thurgoona Public School?
Thurgoona Public School has 573 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thurgoona Public School?
The nearest schools to Thurgoona Public School are Border Christian College (0.9 km), Trinity Anglican College - Albury (1.8 km), Hume Public School (3.2 km).
Where is Thurgoona Public School located?
Thurgoona Public School is located in Thurgoona, NSW 2640. Visit the school website at https://thurgoona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.