Shell Cove Public School
Shell Cove Public School is a government primary school in Shell Cove, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1049, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 463 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Shell Cove NSW 2529. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Shell Cove Public School compares
By ICSEA, Shell Cove Public School ranks 685th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Illawarra Environmental Education Centre, a government combined school 0.8 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. Shell Cove Public School scores 1049, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Shell Cove
Shell Cove Public School is located in Shell Cove, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,452/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 7,591.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Shell Cove suburb profileSchools near Shell Cove Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Shell Cove Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellharbour Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Dunmore | 0.9 km | 1099 | 50 higher | 981 |
| Flinders Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Flinders | 1.6 km | 1004 | 45 lower | 518 |
| Shellharbour Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shellharbour | 2.0 km | 999 | 50 lower | 368 |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Shellharbour | 2.0 km | 1050 | 1 higher | 405 |
| Minnamurra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Minnamurra | 3.3 km | 1068 | 19 higher | 464 |
| Warilla High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Barrack Heights | 3.4 km | 968 | 81 lower | 1,020 |
| Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Shellharbour City | 3.6 km | 1052 | 3 higher | 413 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shell Cove Public School a government school?
Yes, Shell Cove Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Shell Cove Public School offer?
Shell Cove Public School offers K-6.
What is Shell Cove Public School's ICSEA score?
Shell Cove Public School has an ICSEA score of 1049, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Shell Cove Public School?
Shell Cove Public School has 463 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Shell Cove Public School?
The nearest schools to Shell Cove Public School are Illawarra Environmental Education Centre (0.8 km), Shellharbour Anglican College (0.9 km), Flinders Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Shell Cove Public School located?
Shell Cove Public School is located in Shell Cove, NSW 2529. Visit the school website at https://shellcove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.