Henschke Primary School
Henschke Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Wagga Wagga, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 603 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Henschke Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Henschke Primary School ranks 854th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Austin Public School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Henschke Primary School scores 1029, near average.
Enrolment and location
Henschke Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Wagga Wagga
Henschke Primary School is located in Wagga Wagga, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,355/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 7,198.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wagga Wagga suburb profileSchools near Henschke Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Henschke Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Austin Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Austin | 0.4 km | 824 | 205 lower | 228 |
| Turvey Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 0.6 km | 944 | 85 lower | 283 |
| Mount Austin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 1.1 km | 822 | 207 lower | 522 |
| Wagga Wagga High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 1.4 km | 960 | 69 lower | 818 |
| Kildare Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 1.5 km | 1028 | 1 lower | 972 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henschke Primary School a government school?
No, Henschke Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Henschke Primary School offer?
Henschke Primary School offers K-6.
What is Henschke Primary School's ICSEA score?
Henschke Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Henschke Primary School?
Henschke Primary School has 603 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Henschke Primary School?
The nearest schools to Henschke Primary School are Mount Austin Public School (0.4 km), Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited (0.4 km), Turvey Park Public School (0.6 km).
Where is Henschke Primary School located?
Henschke Primary School is located in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650. Visit the school website at http://web.hpww.catholic.edu.au/.