Goulburn West Public School
Goulburn West Public School is a government primary school in Goulburn, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 373 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Goulburn NSW 2580. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Goulburn West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Goulburn West Public School ranks 1,292nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.0 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. Goulburn West Public School scores 978, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Goulburn West Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Goulburn
Goulburn West Public School is located in Goulburn, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,405/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 23,963.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Goulburn suburb profileSchools near Goulburn West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Goulburn West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Peter and Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Goulburn | 0.0 km | 1033 | 55 higher | 366 |
| Trinity Catholic College GoulburnCatholic Secondary · Goulburn | 0.9 km | 1025 | 47 higher | 714 |
| Goulburn High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Goulburn | 1.6 km | 943 | 35 lower | 648 |
| Goulburn Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Goulburn | 1.8 km | 896 | 82 lower | 181 |
| Wollondilly Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Goulburn | 2.0 km | 975 | 3 lower | 387 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Goulburn North | 3.2 km | 1040 | 62 higher | 308 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goulburn West Public School a government school?
Yes, Goulburn West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Goulburn West Public School offer?
Goulburn West Public School offers K-6.
What is Goulburn West Public School's ICSEA score?
Goulburn West Public School has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Goulburn West Public School?
Goulburn West Public School has 373 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher.
What schools are near Goulburn West Public School?
The nearest schools to Goulburn West Public School are Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School (0.0 km), Trinity Catholic College Goulburn (0.9 km), Goulburn South Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Goulburn West Public School located?
Goulburn West Public School is located in Goulburn, NSW 2580. Visit the school website at https://goulburnw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.