Russell Vale Public School
Russell Vale Public School is a government primary school in Russell Vale, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1040, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Russell Vale NSW 2517. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Russell Vale Public School compares
By ICSEA, Russell Vale Public School ranks 754th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Spirit College, a Catholic secondary school 0.9 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. Russell Vale Public School scores 1040, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Russell Vale
Russell Vale Public School is located in Russell Vale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,715/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 1,593.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Russell Vale suburb profileSchools near Russell Vale Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Russell Vale Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bellambi | 0.9 km | 1069 | 29 higher | 1,249 |
| Woonona East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woonona | 1.1 km | 1037 | 3 lower | 200 |
| Corrimal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Corrimal | 1.2 km | 1013 | 27 lower | 227 |
| St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Corrimal | 1.3 km | 1073 | 33 higher | 339 |
| Bellambi Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellambi | 1.5 km | 807 | 233 lower | 182 |
| Woonona Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woonona | 1.5 km | 1070 | 30 higher | 519 |
| Woonona High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Woonona | 1.7 km | 1030 | 10 lower | 767 |
| Corrimal High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Corrimal | 1.8 km | 940 | 100 lower | 569 |
| Corrimal East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Corrimal | 2.0 km | 1046 | 6 higher | 297 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Russell Vale Public School a government school?
Yes, Russell Vale Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Russell Vale Public School offer?
Russell Vale Public School offers K-6.
What is Russell Vale Public School's ICSEA score?
Russell Vale Public School has an ICSEA score of 1040, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Russell Vale Public School?
Russell Vale Public School has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Russell Vale Public School?
The nearest schools to Russell Vale Public School are Holy Spirit College (0.9 km), Aspect South Coast School (1.1 km), Woonona East Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Russell Vale Public School located?
Russell Vale Public School is located in Russell Vale, NSW 2517. Visit the school website at https://russellval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.