Shellharbour Public School
Shellharbour Public School is a government primary school in Shellharbour, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 368 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Shellharbour NSW 2529. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Shellharbour Public School compares
By ICSEA, Shellharbour Public School ranks 1,083rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Stella Maris Catholic 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. Shellharbour Public School scores 999, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Shellharbour
Shellharbour Public School is located in Shellharbour, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,596/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 3,520.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Shellharbour suburb profileSchools near Shellharbour Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Shellharbour Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Shellharbour | 0.4 km | 1050 | 51 higher | 405 |
| Flinders Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Flinders | 1.5 km | 1004 | 5 higher | 518 |
| Warilla High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Barrack Heights | 1.6 km | 968 | 31 lower | 1,020 |
| Shell Cove Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shell Cove | 2.0 km | 1049 | 50 higher | 463 |
| Shellharbour Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Dunmore | 2.3 km | 1099 | 100 higher | 981 |
| Warilla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warilla | 2.6 km | 937 | 62 lower | 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shellharbour Public School a government school?
Yes, Shellharbour Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Shellharbour Public School offer?
Shellharbour Public School offers K-6.
What is Shellharbour Public School's ICSEA score?
Shellharbour Public School has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Shellharbour Public School?
Shellharbour Public School has 368 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Shellharbour Public School?
The nearest schools to Shellharbour Public School are Stella Maris Catholic Primary School (0.4 km), Amity College Illawarra Campus (0.6 km), Flinders Public School (1.5 km).
Where is Shellharbour Public School located?
Shellharbour Public School is located in Shellharbour, NSW 2529. Visit the school website at https://shellharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.