Bathurst Public School
Bathurst Public School is a government primary school in Bathurst, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 983, it sits in the 39th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 424 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Bathurst NSW 2795. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bathurst Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bathurst Public School ranks 1,237th 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 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Bathurst Public School scores 983, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Bathurst
Bathurst Public School is located in Bathurst, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,209/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 7,001.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bathurst suburb profileSchools near Bathurst Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bathurst Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Catholic Primary School BathurstCatholic Primary · Bathurst | 0.5 km | 1036 | 53 higher | 363 |
| St Stanislaus' CollegeIndependent Secondary · Bathurst | 0.7 km | 1038 | 55 higher | 713 |
| Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High CampusGovernment Secondary · Bathurst | 0.8 km | 963 | 20 lower | 917 |
| The Assumption Catholic Primary School BathurstCatholic Primary · Bathurst | 1.1 km | 1031 | 48 higher | 393 |
| Bathurst West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bathurst | 1.5 km | 927 | 56 lower | 515 |
| St Philomena's Catholic Primary School BathurstCatholic Primary · South Bathurst | 2.0 km | 1028 | 45 higher | 216 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bathurst Public School a government school?
Yes, Bathurst Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bathurst Public School offer?
Bathurst Public School offers K-6.
What is Bathurst Public School's ICSEA score?
Bathurst Public School has an ICSEA score of 983, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bathurst Public School?
Bathurst Public School has 424 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bathurst Public School?
The nearest schools to Bathurst Public School are Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst (0.5 km), Carenne School (0.7 km), St Stanislaus' College (0.7 km).
Where is Bathurst Public School located?
Bathurst Public School is located in Bathurst, NSW 2795. Visit the school website at https://bathurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.