Avondale School

Avondale School is an independent combined school in Cooranbong, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1055, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 977 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.

Cooranbong NSW 2265. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1055
70th percentile
Enrolments
977
K-12
Students per teacher
13:1
74 teaching staff
Indigenous students
5%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
12%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Avondale School compares

By ICSEA, Avondale School ranks 173rd 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 Cooranbong Public School, a government primary school 2.9 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. Avondale School scores 1055, above average.

ICSEA 1055Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1055
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

Avondale School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.

Avondale School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Cooranbong

Avondale School is located in Cooranbong, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,639/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 7,077.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Cooranbong suburb profile

Schools near Avondale School

The 4 nearest schools to Avondale School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Avondale SchoolStudents
Cooranbong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cooranbong2.9 km948 107 lower330
Morisset Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Morisset5.0 km919 136 lower156
Morisset High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Morisset5.0 km929 126 lower687
Heritage College Lake MacquarieIndependent Combined · Morisset5.6 km1002 53 lower511

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avondale School a government school?

No, Avondale School is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does Avondale School offer?

Avondale School offers K-12.

What is Avondale School's ICSEA score?

Avondale School has an ICSEA score of 1055, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Avondale School?

Avondale School has 977 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.

What schools are near Avondale School?

The nearest schools to Avondale School are Cooranbong Public School (2.9 km), Dora Creek Public School (3.7 km), Morisset Public School (5.0 km).

Where is Avondale School located?

Avondale School is located in Cooranbong, NSW 2265. Visit the school website at https://www.avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au/.

Avondale School official website