Schools in Sawtell, NSW

There are 11 schools near Sawtell: 7 government, 2 Catholic and 2 independent. The average ICSEA score is 973 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 4,822 students.

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

Schools
11
Average ICSEA
973
National average 1000
Students
4,822
Government
7

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

Sawtell School Map

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

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Sawtell

  1. #1
    Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1052
    ICSEA
    490 students
    40 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 31% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    St John Paul College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1044
    ICSEA
    1,062 students
    91 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 34% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Coffs Harbour Senior College
    Government Secondary · 11-12
    1038
    ICSEA
    454 students
    46 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 37% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    11% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Coffs Harbour Christian Community School
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1037
    ICSEA
    1,008 students
    72 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 37% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Coffs Harbour Bible Church School
    Independent Combined · K-10
    1021
    ICSEA
    37 students
    10 teachers
    4 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 44% nationally
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Sawtell Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1003
    ICSEA
    293 students
    21 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 52% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    11% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Boambee Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    996
    ICSEA
    383 students
    23 teachers
    17 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 55% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Toormina High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    941
    ICSEA
    739 students
    68 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 78% nationally
    21% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Toormina Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    922
    ICSEA
    174 students
    19 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 84% nationally
    25% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Coffs Harbour Learning Centre
    Government Secondary · U
    841
    ICSEA
    23 students
    5 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 96% nationally
    39% Indigenous
    School website
  11. #11
    William Bayldon Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    812
    ICSEA
    159 students
    14 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 97% nationally
    54% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sawtell NSW?

There are 11 schools near Sawtell: 7 government (public), 2 Catholic, and 2 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Sawtell?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Sawtell is 973. 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 Sawtell?

The school near Sawtell with the highest ICSEA score is Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell with an ICSEA of 1052 and 490 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 Sawtell.