Schools in Murwillumbah, NSW

There are 12 schools near Murwillumbah: 5 government, 3 Catholic and 4 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1006 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 2,968 students.

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

Schools
12
Average ICSEA
1006
National average 1000
Students
2,968
Government
5

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

Murwillumbah School Map

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

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Murwillumbah

  1. #1
    Mount St Patrick College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1071
    ICSEA
    823 students
    78 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 24% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    The Small School
    Independent Combined · K-10
    1071
    ICSEA
    67 students
    8 teachers
    8 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 24% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Mount St Patrick Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1061
    ICSEA
    373 students
    27 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 28% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Sathya Sai College
    Independent Primary · K-12
    1046
    ICSEA
    280 students
    36 teachers
    8 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 33% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    18% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Tweed Valley Adventist College
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1039
    ICSEA
    381 students
    34 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 36% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    St Joseph's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1011
    ICSEA
    161 students
    16 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 48% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    1% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Dungay Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    980
    ICSEA
    74 students
    6 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 62% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Murwillumbah Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    959
    ICSEA
    149 students
    19 teachers
    8 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 72% nationally
    18% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Murwillumbah High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    950
    ICSEA
    347 students
    40 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 75% nationally
    13% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Wollumbin High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    938
    ICSEA
    161 students
    40 teachers
    4 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 80% nationally
    17% Indigenous
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Murwillumbah East Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    935
    ICSEA
    152 students
    16 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 81% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Sathya Sai College Secondary Campus, Dungay
    Independent Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Murwillumbah NSW?

There are 12 schools near Murwillumbah: 5 government (public), 3 Catholic, and 4 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Murwillumbah?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Murwillumbah is 1006. 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 Murwillumbah?

The school near Murwillumbah with the highest ICSEA score is Mount St Patrick College with an ICSEA of 1071 and 823 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 Murwillumbah.