Thornton Public School
Thornton Public School is a government primary school in Thornton, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 974, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 826 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Thornton NSW 2322. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Thornton Public School compares
By ICSEA, Thornton Public School ranks 1,325th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect Hunter School, an independent combined 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. Thornton Public School scores 974, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Thornton Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thornton Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspect Hunter SchoolIndependent Combined · Thornton | 0.5 km | 1008 | 34 higher | 290 |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Chisholm | 2.7 km | 1064 | 90 higher | 614 |
| Francis Greenway High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Beresfield | 2.8 km | 912 | 62 lower | 742 |
| St Bede's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Chisholm | 2.9 km | 1030 | 56 higher | 910 |
| Metford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Metford | 3.0 km | 887 | 87 lower | 265 |
| Beresfield Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Beresfield | 3.0 km | 918 | 56 lower | 262 |
| Woodberry Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woodberry | 3.2 km | 817 | 157 lower | 221 |
| Maitland Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Metford | 3.2 km | 1047 | 73 higher | 832 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thornton Public School a government school?
Yes, Thornton Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thornton Public School offer?
Thornton Public School offers K-6.
What is Thornton Public School's ICSEA score?
Thornton Public School has an ICSEA score of 974, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thornton Public School?
Thornton Public School has 826 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thornton Public School?
The nearest schools to Thornton Public School are Aspect Hunter School (0.5 km), St Aloysius Catholic Primary School (2.7 km), Francis Greenway High School (2.8 km).
Where is Thornton Public School located?
Thornton Public School is located in Thornton, NSW 2322. Visit the school website at https://thornton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.