NSW · Government Primary
Chatham Public School
Taree 2430 · K-6
Chatham Public School is a government primary school in Taree, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 837, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 222 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 44% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How Chatham Public School compares
By ICSEA, Chatham Public School ranks 1,997th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Clare's High School, a Catholic 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. Chatham Public School scores 837 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Chatham Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Taree
Chatham 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 Chatham Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chatham Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Taree | 0.4 km | 1012 | 175 higher | 630 |
| Chatham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taree | 0.5 km | 814 | 23 lower | 493 |
| Taree High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taree | 2.1 km | 918 | 81 higher | 623 |
| Taree Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 2.3 km | 795 | 42 lower | 83 |
| Manning Gardens Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 2.3 km | 724 | 113 lower | 207 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Taree | 2.5 km | 952 | 115 higher | 271 |
| Taree West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 3.7 km | 910 | 73 higher | 409 |
| Cundletown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cundletown | 3.8 km | 923 | 86 higher | 265 |
| Manning Valley Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Cundletown | 3.9 km | 1005 | 168 higher | 758 |
| Manning Adventist SchoolIndependent Primary · Tinonee | 6.2 km | 952 | 115 higher | 32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chatham Public School a government school?
Yes, Chatham Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chatham Public School offer?
Chatham Public School offers K-6.
What is Chatham Public School's ICSEA score?
Chatham Public School has an ICSEA score of 837, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chatham Public School?
Chatham Public School has 222 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chatham Public School?
The nearest schools to Chatham Public School are St Clare's High School (0.4 km), Chatham High School (0.5 km), Taree High School (2.1 km).
Where is Chatham Public School located?
Chatham Public School is located in Taree, NSW 2430. Visit the school website at https://chatham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.