Dapto Public School
Dapto Public School is a government primary school in Horsley, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1006, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 790 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Horsley NSW 2530. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dapto Public School compares
By ICSEA, Dapto Public School ranks 1,019th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dapto High School, a government secondary school 1.0 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. Dapto Public School scores 1006, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Dapto Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Horsley
Dapto Public School is located in Horsley, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,164/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 9,437.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Horsley suburb profileSchools near Dapto Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dapto Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dapto High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dapto | 1.0 km | 968 | 38 lower | 988 |
| Lakelands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dapto | 2.1 km | 952 | 54 lower | 370 |
| St John's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Dapto | 2.1 km | 1038 | 32 higher | 623 |
| Mount Brown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dapto | 2.5 km | 975 | 31 lower | 346 |
| Kanahooka High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kanahooka | 2.6 km | 912 | 94 lower | 581 |
| Hayes Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kanahooka | 3.6 km | 972 | 34 lower | 601 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dapto Public School a government school?
Yes, Dapto Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dapto Public School offer?
Dapto Public School offers K-6.
What is Dapto Public School's ICSEA score?
Dapto Public School has an ICSEA score of 1006, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dapto Public School?
Dapto Public School has 790 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dapto Public School?
The nearest schools to Dapto Public School are Dapto High School (1.0 km), Lakelands Public School (2.1 km), St John's Catholic Primary School (2.1 km).
Where is Dapto Public School located?
Dapto Public School is located in Horsley, NSW 2530. Visit the school website at https://dapto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.