NSW · Government Primary
Tweed Heads South Public School
Tweed Heads South 2486 · P-6
Tweed Heads South Public School is a government primary school in Tweed Heads South, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 882, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 142 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 35% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
How Tweed Heads South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tweed Heads South Public School ranks 1,909th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tweed River 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. Tweed Heads South Public School scores 882 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Tweed Heads South
Tweed Heads South Public School is located in Tweed Heads South, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $976/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 7,941.
View full Tweed Heads South suburb profile →Schools near Tweed Heads South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tweed Heads South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweed River High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 0.2 km | 940 | 58 higher | 590 |
| Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Junior SchoolIndependent Primary · Tweed Heads South | 0.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Caldera SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 1.4 km | 936 | 54 higher | 24 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Banora Point | 1.7 km | 1050 | 168 higher | 838 |
| Pacific Gulgangali Jarjums Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Tweed Heads South | 1.7 km | 781 | 101 lower | 32 |
| Pacific Online Christian SchoolIndependent Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 1.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Banora Point | 1.7 km | 1068 | 186 higher | 406 |
| Pacific Coast Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Tweed Heads South | 1.8 km | 1027 | 145 higher | 999 |
| Pacific Hope Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Tweed Heads South | 1.8 km | 1014 | 132 higher | 85 |
| Fingal Head Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fingal Head | 2.6 km | 934 | 52 higher | 33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tweed Heads South Public School a government school?
Yes, Tweed Heads South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tweed Heads South Public School offer?
Tweed Heads South Public School offers P-6.
What is Tweed Heads South Public School's ICSEA score?
Tweed Heads South Public School has an ICSEA score of 882, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tweed Heads South Public School?
Tweed Heads South Public School has 142 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tweed Heads South Public School?
The nearest schools to Tweed Heads South Public School are Tweed River High School (0.2 km), Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Junior School (0.5 km), Caldera School (1.4 km).
Where is Tweed Heads South Public School located?
Tweed Heads South Public School is located in Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486. Visit the school website at https://tweedhdest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.