Gulgong Public School
Gulgong Public School is a government primary school in Gulgong, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 913, it sits in the 14th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 283 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 23% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Gulgong NSW 2852. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gulgong Public School compares
By ICSEA, Gulgong Public School ranks 1,779th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gulgong High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Gulgong Public School scores 913, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Gulgong
Gulgong Public School is located in Gulgong, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,371/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 2,680.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gulgong suburb profileSchools near Gulgong Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gulgong Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulgong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gulgong | 0.2 km | 868 | 45 lower | 213 |
| All Hallows Catholic Primary School GulgongCatholic Primary · Gulgong | 0.6 km | 957 | 44 higher | 132 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gulgong Public School a government school?
Yes, Gulgong Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gulgong Public School offer?
Gulgong Public School offers K-6.
What is Gulgong Public School's ICSEA score?
Gulgong Public School has an ICSEA score of 913, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gulgong Public School?
Gulgong Public School has 283 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gulgong Public School?
The nearest schools to Gulgong Public School are Gulgong High School (0.2 km), Red Hill Environmental Education Centre (0.6 km), All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong (0.6 km).
Where is Gulgong Public School located?
Gulgong Public School is located in Gulgong, NSW 2852. Visit the school website at https://gulgong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.