Schools in Katoomba, NSW

There are 5 schools near Katoomba: 4 government, 1 Catholic and 0 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1026 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 1,466 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
5
Average ICSEA
1026
National average 1000
Students
1,466
Government
4

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

Katoomba School Map

Katoomba, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Katoomba

  1. #1
    Leura Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1055
    ICSEA
    199 students
    15 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 30% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    21% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Katoomba Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1035
    ICSEA
    210 students
    13 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 38% nationally
    8% Indigenous
    23% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Katoomba High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1034
    ICSEA
    862 students
    73 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 39% nationally
    8% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    St Canice's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1020
    ICSEA
    67 students
    18 teachers
    4 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 44% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    31% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Katoomba North Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    986
    ICSEA
    128 students
    7 teachers
    18 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 60% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Katoomba NSW?

There are 5 schools near Katoomba: 4 government (public), 1 Catholic, and 0 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Katoomba?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Katoomba is 1026. 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 Katoomba?

The school near Katoomba with the highest ICSEA score is Leura Public School with an ICSEA of 1055 and 199 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Katoomba.