Schools in West Kempsey, NSW

There are 12 schools near West Kempsey: 8 government, 2 Catholic and 2 independent. The average ICSEA score is 863 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 3,601 students.

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

Schools
12
Average ICSEA
863
National average 1000
Students
3,601
Government
8

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

West Kempsey School Map

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

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near West Kempsey

  1. #1
    St Paul's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    999
    ICSEA
    641 students
    68 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 54% nationally
    12% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    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
  3. #3
    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
  4. #4
    Aldavilla Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    896
    ICSEA
    263 students
    18 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 90% nationally
    38% Indigenous
    3% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Frederickton Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    890
    ICSEA
    130 students
    10 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 91% nationally
    35% Indigenous
    1% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    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
  7. #7
    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
  8. #8
    Kempsey High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    848
    ICSEA
    584 students
    53 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 95% nationally
    46% Indigenous
    3% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    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
  10. #10
    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
  11. #11
    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
  12. #12
    Green Hill Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    712
    ICSEA
    19 students
    3 teachers
    6 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 99% nationally
    95% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Kempsey NSW?

There are 12 schools near West Kempsey: 8 government (public), 2 Catholic, and 2 independent schools.

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

The average ICSEA score for schools near West Kempsey is 863. 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 West Kempsey?

The school near West Kempsey with the highest ICSEA score is St Paul's College with an ICSEA of 999 and 641 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 West Kempsey.