NSW · Government Primary
Murwillumbah Public School
Murwillumbah 2484 · K-6
Murwillumbah Public School is a government primary school in Murwillumbah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 959, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 149 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How Murwillumbah Public School compares
By ICSEA, Murwillumbah Public School ranks 1,438th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sathya Sai College, an independent primary school 0.3 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. Murwillumbah Public School scores 959 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Murwillumbah Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Murwillumbah
Murwillumbah Public School is located in Murwillumbah, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,147/wk and median rent of $346/wk. Population: 7,616.
View full Murwillumbah suburb profile →Schools near Murwillumbah Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Murwillumbah Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sathya Sai CollegeIndependent Primary · Murwillumbah | 0.3 km | 1046 | 87 higher | 280 |
| Murwillumbah High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Murwillumbah | 0.5 km | 950 | 9 lower | 347 |
| Mount St Patrick Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Murwillumbah | 0.6 km | 1061 | 102 higher | 373 |
| Mount St Patrick CollegeCatholic Secondary · Murwillumbah | 0.6 km | 1071 | 112 higher | 823 |
| Tweed Valley Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Murwillumbah | 1.8 km | 1039 | 80 higher | 381 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murwillumbah Public School a government school?
Yes, Murwillumbah Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Murwillumbah Public School offer?
Murwillumbah Public School offers K-6.
What is Murwillumbah Public School's ICSEA score?
Murwillumbah Public School has an ICSEA score of 959, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Murwillumbah Public School?
Murwillumbah Public School has 149 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Murwillumbah Public School?
The nearest schools to Murwillumbah Public School are Sathya Sai College (0.3 km), Murwillumbah High School (0.5 km), Mount St Patrick Primary School (0.6 km).
Where is Murwillumbah Public School located?
Murwillumbah Public School is located in Murwillumbah, NSW 2484. Visit the school website at https://murwillumb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.