South Wagga Public School
South Wagga Public School is a government primary school in Wagga Wagga, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1027, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How South Wagga Public School compares
By ICSEA, South Wagga Public School ranks 870th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kildare Catholic College, a Catholic 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. South Wagga Public School scores 1027, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wagga Wagga
South Wagga Public School is located in Wagga Wagga, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,355/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 7,198.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wagga Wagga suburb profileSchools near South Wagga Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs South Wagga Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildare Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 0.5 km | 1028 | 1 higher | 972 |
| Wagga Wagga High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 0.6 km | 960 | 67 lower | 818 |
| Wagga Wagga Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 1.3 km | 1008 | 19 lower | 440 |
| Turvey Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 1.4 km | 944 | 83 lower | 283 |
| Indie School Wagga - KincaidIndependent Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Henschke Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wagga Wagga | 2.0 km | 1029 | 2 higher | 603 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Wagga Public School a government school?
Yes, South Wagga Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does South Wagga Public School offer?
South Wagga Public School offers K-6.
What is South Wagga Public School's ICSEA score?
South Wagga Public School has an ICSEA score of 1027, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend South Wagga Public School?
South Wagga Public School has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near South Wagga Public School?
The nearest schools to South Wagga Public School are Kildare Catholic College (0.5 km), Wagga Wagga High School (0.6 km), The Bidgee School (0.6 km).
Where is South Wagga Public School located?
South Wagga Public School is located in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650. Visit the school website at https://sthwagga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.