NSW · Government Primary
Buxton Public School
Buxton 2571 · K-6
Buxton Public School is a government primary school in Buxton, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 949, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 163 enrolled students, with approximately 20 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
How Buxton Public School compares
By ICSEA, Buxton Public School ranks 1,534th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wollondilly Anglican College, an independent combined school 2.8 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Buxton Public School scores 949 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Buxton Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Buxton Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollondilly Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Tahmoor | 2.8 km | 1054 | 105 higher | 1,247 |
| Tahmoor Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tahmoor | 4.6 km | 927 | 22 lower | 525 |
| Thirlmere Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Thirlmere | 5.2 km | 959 | 10 higher | 401 |
| Bargo Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bargo | 6.2 km | 945 | 4 lower | 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buxton Public School a government school?
Yes, Buxton Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Buxton Public School offer?
Buxton Public School offers K-6.
What is Buxton Public School's ICSEA score?
Buxton Public School has an ICSEA score of 949, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Buxton Public School?
Buxton Public School has 163 enrolled students, with approximately 20 students per teacher.
What schools are near Buxton Public School?
The nearest schools to Buxton Public School are Wollondilly Anglican College (2.8 km), Tahmoor Public School (4.6 km), Thirlmere Public School (5.2 km).
Where is Buxton Public School located?
Buxton Public School is located in Buxton, NSW 2571. Visit the school website at https://buxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.