Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay Public School is a government primary school in Surfside, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 896, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 30% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Surfside NSW 2536. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Batemans Bay Public School compares
By ICSEA, Batemans Bay Public School ranks 1,861st 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Batemans Bay High School, a government secondary school 3.3 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. Batemans Bay Public School scores 896, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Batemans Bay Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Surfside
Batemans Bay Public School is located in Surfside, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,168/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 1,456.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Surfside suburb profileSchools near Batemans Bay Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Batemans Bay Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Batehaven | 3.3 km | 902 | 6 higher | 534 |
| St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans BayCatholic Primary · Batehaven | 4.6 km | 993 | 97 higher | 394 |
| Sunshine Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Batehaven | 4.9 km | 903 | 7 higher | 203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Batemans Bay Public School a government school?
Yes, Batemans Bay Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Batemans Bay Public School offer?
Batemans Bay Public School offers P-6.
What is Batemans Bay Public School's ICSEA score?
Batemans Bay Public School has an ICSEA score of 896, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Batemans Bay Public School?
Batemans Bay Public School has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Batemans Bay Public School?
The nearest schools to Batemans Bay Public School are Batemans Bay High School (3.3 km), St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay (4.6 km), Sunshine Bay Public School (4.9 km).
Where is Batemans Bay Public School located?
Batemans Bay Public School is located in Surfside, NSW 2536. Visit the school website at https://batemansba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.