Port Kembla Public School
Port Kembla Public School is a government primary school in Port Kembla, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1014, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 278 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Port Kembla NSW 2505. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Port Kembla Public School compares
By ICSEA, Port Kembla Public School ranks 958th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Five Islands Secondary College, a government secondary 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. Port Kembla Public School scores 1014, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Port Kembla
Port Kembla Public School is located in Port Kembla, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,308/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 5,088.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Kembla suburb profileSchools near Port Kembla Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Port Kembla Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Islands Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Port Kembla | 0.4 km | 983 | 31 lower | 293 |
| Warrawong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrawong | 3.4 km | 891 | 123 lower | 276 |
| Warrawong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Warrawong | 3.7 km | 905 | 109 lower | 591 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Kembla Public School a government school?
Yes, Port Kembla Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Port Kembla Public School offer?
Port Kembla Public School offers K-6.
What is Port Kembla Public School's ICSEA score?
Port Kembla Public School has an ICSEA score of 1014, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Port Kembla Public School?
Port Kembla Public School has 278 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Port Kembla Public School?
The nearest schools to Port Kembla Public School are Five Islands Secondary College (0.4 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.3 km), Kemblawarra Public School (2.0 km).
Where is Port Kembla Public School located?
Port Kembla Public School is located in Port Kembla, NSW 2505. Visit the school website at https://ptkembla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.