Bathurst West Public School
Bathurst West Public School is a government primary school in Bathurst, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 927, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 515 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 25% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% 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 West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bathurst West Public School ranks 1,706th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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 West Public School scores 927, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Bathurst
Bathurst West 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 West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bathurst West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Assumption Catholic Primary School BathurstCatholic Primary · Bathurst | 0.7 km | 1031 | 104 higher | 393 |
| Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High CampusGovernment Secondary · Bathurst | 1.0 km | 963 | 36 higher | 917 |
| Bathurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bathurst | 1.5 km | 983 | 56 higher | 424 |
| Cathedral Catholic Primary School BathurstCatholic Primary · Bathurst | 1.7 km | 1036 | 109 higher | 363 |
| St Stanislaus' CollegeIndependent Secondary · Bathurst | 2.1 km | 1038 | 111 higher | 713 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bathurst West Public School a government school?
Yes, Bathurst West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bathurst West Public School offer?
Bathurst West Public School offers K-6.
What is Bathurst West Public School's ICSEA score?
Bathurst West Public School has an ICSEA score of 927, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bathurst West Public School?
Bathurst West Public School has 515 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bathurst West Public School?
The nearest schools to Bathurst West Public School are The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst (0.7 km), Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus (1.0 km), Bathurst Public School (1.5 km).
Where is Bathurst West Public School located?
Bathurst West Public School is located in Bathurst, NSW 2795. Visit the school website at https://bathurstw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.