Schools in South Kempsey, NSW

There are 7 schools near South Kempsey: 4 government, 1 Catholic and 2 independent. The average ICSEA score is 859 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 1,964 students.

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

Schools
7
Average ICSEA
859
National average 1000
Students
1,964
Government
4

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

South Kempsey School Map

South Kempsey, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near South Kempsey

  1. #1
    St Joseph's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    991
    ICSEA
    332 students
    28 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 58% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Kempsey Adventist School
    Independent Combined · K-12
    953
    ICSEA
    458 students
    42 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 74% nationally
    21% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Kempsey East Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    875
    ICSEA
    180 students
    15 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 93% nationally
    41% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Melville High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    849
    ICSEA
    355 students
    57 teachers
    6 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 95% nationally
    43% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Kempsey West Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    794
    ICSEA
    422 students
    32 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 97% nationally
    57% Indigenous
    3% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Macleay Vocational College
    Independent Secondary · 9-12
    787
    ICSEA
    88 students
    26 teachers
    3 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 98% nationally
    56% Indigenous
    School website
  7. #7
    Kempsey South Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    767
    ICSEA
    129 students
    20 teachers
    6 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 98% nationally
    65% Indigenous
    3% language background other than English
    School website

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Kempsey NSW?

There are 7 schools near South Kempsey: 4 government (public), 1 Catholic, and 2 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in South Kempsey?

The average ICSEA score for schools near South Kempsey is 859. 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 South Kempsey?

The school near South Kempsey with the highest ICSEA score is St Joseph's Primary School with an ICSEA of 991 and 332 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 South Kempsey.