Bates Drive School
Bates Drive School is a government combined school in Kareela, NSW offering U. With an ICSEA score of 1018, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 62 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 39% have a language background other than English.
Kareela NSW 2232. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Bates Drive School compares
By ICSEA, Bates Drive School ranks 253rd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gymea North Public School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Bates Drive School scores 1018, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bates Drive School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Kareela
Bates Drive School is located in Kareela, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,765/wk and median rent of $695/wk. Population: 3,572.
Kareela suburb profileSchools near Bates Drive School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bates Drive School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gymea North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gymea | 0.5 km | 1075 | 57 higher | 362 |
| Gymea Technology High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gymea | 0.9 km | 1048 | 30 higher | 554 |
| Kareela Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kareela | 1.1 km | 1102 | 84 higher | 272 |
| Jannali East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Jannali | 1.2 km | 1081 | 63 higher | 313 |
| Kirrawee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kirrawee | 1.4 km | 1050 | 32 higher | 326 |
| Sylvania Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sylvania | 1.5 km | 1056 | 38 higher | 482 |
| St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gymea | 1.7 km | 1109 | 91 higher | 596 |
| Port Hacking High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miranda | 1.7 km | 1050 | 32 higher | 950 |
| Oyster Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Oyster Bay | 1.7 km | 1098 | 80 higher | 416 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bates Drive School a government school?
Yes, Bates Drive School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bates Drive School offer?
Bates Drive School offers U.
What is Bates Drive School's ICSEA score?
Bates Drive School has an ICSEA score of 1018, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bates Drive School?
Bates Drive School has 62 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bates Drive School?
The nearest schools to Bates Drive School are Gymea North Public School (0.5 km), Gymea Technology High School (0.9 km), Aspect South East Sydney School, Kareela (1.0 km).
Where is Bates Drive School located?
Bates Drive School is located in Kareela, NSW 2232. Visit the school website at https://batesdrive-s.schools.nsw.gov.au.