Schools in Aberdare NSW

There are 12 schools near Aberdare — 9 government, 1 Catholic, and 2 independent. Average ICSEA score is 916 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 4,932 students.

Total Schools
12
Avg ICSEA
916
Low
Students
4,932
Government
9

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All Schools near Aberdare

#1
Independent Combined · K-12
1032
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,276 students
👩‍🏫 112 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 39% nationally
🪃 8% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#2
Catholic Primary · K-6
975
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 347 students
👩‍🏫 26 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 65% nationally
🪃 18% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#3
Government Primary · K-6
931
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 389 students
👩‍🏫 26 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 82% nationally
🪃 20% Indigenous
🌏 3% LBOTE
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#4
Government Primary · K-6
930
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 113 students
👩‍🏫 9 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 82% nationally
🪃 20% Indigenous
🌏 2% LBOTE
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#5
Government Primary · K-6
917
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 257 students
👩‍🏫 25 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 86% nationally
🪃 21% Indigenous
🌏 3% LBOTE
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#6
Government Secondary · 7-12
911
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 930 students
👩‍🏫 73 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 87% nationally
🪃 24% Indigenous
🌏 5% LBOTE
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#7
Government Primary · K-6
897
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 114 students
👩‍🏫 9 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 90% nationally
🪃 35% Indigenous
🌏 3% LBOTE
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#8
Government Secondary · 7-12
892
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 616 students
👩‍🏫 57 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 91% nationally
🪃 24% Indigenous
🌏 2% LBOTE
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#9
Government Primary · K-6
884
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 399 students
👩‍🏫 27 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 92% nationally
🪃 30% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#10
Government Primary · K-6
876
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 276 students
👩‍🏫 28 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 93% nationally
🪃 30% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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#11
Government Primary · K-6
835
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 215 students
👩‍🏫 19 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 96% nationally
🪃 43% Indigenous
🌏 2% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aberdare NSW?

There are 12 schools near Aberdare — 9 government (public), 1 Catholic, and 2 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Aberdare?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Aberdare is 916. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Aberdare?

The highest-rated school near Aberdare by ICSEA score is St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock with an ICSEA of 1032 and 1,276 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Aberdare centroid shown.