Kambala
Kambala is an independent combined school in Rose Bay, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1169, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 986 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Rose Bay NSW 2029. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kambala compares
By ICSEA, Kambala ranks 22nd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kambala, Fernbank Campus, an independent 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. Kambala scores 1169, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Kambala 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.
Schools near Kambala
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kambala | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartIndependent Combined · Rose Bay | 0.3 km | 1160 | 9 lower | 851 |
| McAuley Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rose Bay | 0.6 km | 1168 | 1 lower | 273 |
| Rose Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rose Bay | 0.8 km | 1145 | 24 lower | 377 |
| Kesser Torah CollegeIndependent Combined · Dover Heights | 1.2 km | 1082 | 87 lower | 484 |
| Rose Bay Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Dover Heights | 1.5 km | 1107 | 62 lower | 1,127 |
| Vaucluse Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Vaucluse | 1.9 km | 1145 | 24 lower | 217 |
| Cranbrook SchoolIndependent Secondary · Bellevue Hill | 2.0 km | 1181 | 12 higher | 1,693 |
| The Scots CollegeIndependent Combined · Bellevue Hill | 2.0 km | 1162 | 7 lower | 2,076 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kambala a government school?
No, Kambala is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Kambala offer?
Kambala offers K-12.
What is Kambala's ICSEA score?
Kambala has an ICSEA score of 1169, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kambala?
Kambala has 986 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kambala?
The nearest schools to Kambala are Kambala, Fernbank Campus (0.2 km), Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart (0.3 km), McAuley Catholic Primary School (0.6 km).
Where is Kambala located?
Kambala is located in Rose Bay, NSW 2029. Visit the school website at http://www.kambala.nsw.edu.au.