Helensburgh Public School
Helensburgh Public School is a government primary school in Helensburgh, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1057, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 460 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Helensburgh NSW 2508. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Helensburgh Public School compares
By ICSEA, Helensburgh Public School ranks 630th 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Helensburgh Public School scores 1057, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Helensburgh Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Helensburgh
Helensburgh Public School is located in Helensburgh, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,490/wk and median rent of $535/wk. Population: 6,576.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Helensburgh suburb profileSchools near Helensburgh Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Helensburgh Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Waterfall | 5.2 km | 1031 | 26 lower | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Helensburgh Public School a government school?
Yes, Helensburgh Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Helensburgh Public School offer?
Helensburgh Public School offers K-6.
What is Helensburgh Public School's ICSEA score?
Helensburgh Public School has an ICSEA score of 1057, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Helensburgh Public School?
Helensburgh Public School has 460 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Helensburgh Public School?
The nearest schools to Helensburgh Public School are Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), Otford Public School (3.3 km), Stanwell Park Public School (5.0 km).
Where is Helensburgh Public School located?
Helensburgh Public School is located in Helensburgh, NSW 2508. Visit the school website at https://helensburg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.