Mount Austin Public School
Mount Austin Public School is a government primary school in Mount Austin, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 824, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 29% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
Mount Austin NSW 2650. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Austin Public School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Austin Public School ranks 2,019th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Henschke Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Mount Austin Public School scores 824, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Mount Austin
Mount Austin Public School is located in Mount Austin, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,124/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 4,035.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Austin suburb profileSchools near Mount Austin Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Austin Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henschke Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wagga Wagga | 0.4 km | 1029 | 205 higher | 603 |
| Mount Austin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 0.7 km | 822 | 2 lower | 522 |
| Turvey Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 0.9 km | 944 | 120 higher | 283 |
| Red Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 1.2 km | 831 | 7 higher | 325 |
| Wagga Wagga High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 1.7 km | 960 | 136 higher | 818 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Austin Public School a government school?
Yes, Mount Austin Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Austin Public School offer?
Mount Austin Public School offers K-6.
What is Mount Austin Public School's ICSEA score?
Mount Austin Public School has an ICSEA score of 824, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Austin Public School?
Mount Austin Public School has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Austin Public School?
The nearest schools to Mount Austin Public School are Henschke Primary School (0.4 km), Mount Austin High School (0.7 km), Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited (0.8 km).
Where is Mount Austin Public School located?
Mount Austin Public School is located in Mount Austin, NSW 2650. Visit the school website at https://mtaustin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.