Portland Central School
Portland Central School is a government combined school in Portland, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 845, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 204 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 39% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Portland NSW 2847. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Portland Central School compares
By ICSEA, Portland Central School ranks 413th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland, a Catholic primary 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. Portland Central School scores 845, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland Central School a government school?
Yes, Portland Central School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Portland Central School offer?
Portland Central School offers K-12.
What is Portland Central School's ICSEA score?
Portland Central School has an ICSEA score of 845, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Portland Central School?
Portland Central School has 204 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Portland Central School?
The nearest schools to Portland Central School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland (0.8 km).
Where is Portland Central School located?
Portland Central School is located in Portland, NSW 2847. Visit the school website at https://portland-c.schools.nsw.gov.au.