NSW · Government Primary
Taree Public School
Taree 2430 · K-6
Taree Public School is a government primary school in Taree, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 795, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 83 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 48% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
How Taree Public School compares
By ICSEA, Taree Public School ranks 2,044th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Taree High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Taree Public School scores 795 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Taree Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Taree
Taree Public School is located in Taree, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $968/wk and median rent of $289/wk. Population: 16,715.
View full Taree suburb profile →Schools near Taree Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Taree Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taree High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taree | 0.2 km | 918 | 123 higher | 623 |
| Taree West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 1.7 km | 910 | 115 higher | 409 |
| Manning Gardens Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 2.1 km | 724 | 71 lower | 207 |
| St Clare's High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Taree | 2.2 km | 1012 | 217 higher | 630 |
| Chatham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 2.3 km | 837 | 42 higher | 222 |
| Chatham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taree | 2.4 km | 814 | 19 higher | 493 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Taree | 3.5 km | 952 | 157 higher | 271 |
| Manning Adventist SchoolIndependent Primary · Tinonee | 4.1 km | 952 | 157 higher | 32 |
| MidCoast Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Taree | 4.5 km | 1015 | 220 higher | 787 |
| Tinonee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tinonee | 5.2 km | 948 | 153 higher | 158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taree Public School a government school?
Yes, Taree Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Taree Public School offer?
Taree Public School offers K-6.
What is Taree Public School's ICSEA score?
Taree Public School has an ICSEA score of 795, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Taree Public School?
Taree Public School has 83 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Taree Public School?
The nearest schools to Taree Public School are Taree High School (0.2 km), Taree West Public School (1.7 km), Manning Gardens Public School (2.1 km).
Where is Taree Public School located?
Taree Public School is located in Taree, NSW 2430. Visit the school website at https://taree-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.