NSW · Government Primary
Bellingen Public School
Bellingen 2454 · K-6
Bellingen Public School is a government primary school in Bellingen, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 998, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 219 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
How Bellingen Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bellingen Public School ranks 1,089th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Stage 5 Campus, an independent secondary school 0.4 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. Bellingen Public School scores 998 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bellingen Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Bellingen
Bellingen Public School is located in Bellingen, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,268/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 3,923.
View full Bellingen suburb profile →Schools near Bellingen Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bellingen Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Stage 5 CampusIndependent Secondary · Bellingen | 0.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bellingen | 0.6 km | 1039 | 41 higher | 123 |
| Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education - Bellingen CampusIndependent Primary · Bellingen | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bellingen High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bellingen | 1.6 km | 1006 | 8 higher | 584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellingen Public School a government school?
Yes, Bellingen Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bellingen Public School offer?
Bellingen Public School offers K-6.
What is Bellingen Public School's ICSEA score?
Bellingen Public School has an ICSEA score of 998, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bellingen Public School?
Bellingen Public School has 219 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bellingen Public School?
The nearest schools to Bellingen Public School are Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Stage 5 Campus (0.4 km), St Mary's Primary School (0.6 km), Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education - Bellingen Campus (1.3 km).
Where is Bellingen Public School located?
Bellingen Public School is located in Bellingen, NSW 2454. Visit the school website at https://bellingen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.