Hastings Public School
Hastings Public School is a government primary school in Port Macquarie, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1019, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 526 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hastings Public School compares
By ICSEA, Hastings Public School ranks 920th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is MacKillop College Port Macquarie, a Catholic secondary school 2.0 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Hastings Public School scores 1019, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hastings Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Port Macquarie
Hastings Public School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,282/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 47,693.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Macquarie suburb profileSchools near Hastings Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hastings Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKillop College Port MacquarieCatholic Secondary · Port Macquarie | 2.0 km | 1068 | 49 higher | 1,107 |
| Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie CampusGovernment Secondary · Port Macquarie | 2.2 km | 971 | 48 lower | 717 |
| Tacking Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.3 km | 1054 | 35 higher | 594 |
| St Agnes' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.4 km | 1029 | 10 higher | 553 |
| St Peter's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.5 km | 1075 | 56 higher | 534 |
| Port Macquarie Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.6 km | 932 | 87 lower | 451 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hastings Public School a government school?
Yes, Hastings Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hastings Public School offer?
Hastings Public School offers K-6.
What is Hastings Public School's ICSEA score?
Hastings Public School has an ICSEA score of 1019, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hastings Public School?
Hastings Public School has 526 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hastings Public School?
The nearest schools to Hastings Public School are MacKillop College Port Macquarie (2.0 km), Aspect Hunter School, Port Macquarie High School Satellite (2.0 km), Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus (2.2 km).
Where is Hastings Public School located?
Hastings Public School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW 2444. Visit the school website at https://hastings-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.