Centaur Public School
Centaur Public School is a government primary school in Banora Point, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 975, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 424 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Banora Point NSW 2486. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Centaur Public School compares
By ICSEA, Centaur Public School ranks 1,315th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Banora Point High School, a government secondary school 0.1 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. Centaur Public School scores 975, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Centaur Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Banora Point
Centaur Public School is located in Banora Point, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,268/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 16,460.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Banora Point suburb profileSchools near Centaur Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Centaur Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banora Point High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Banora Point | 0.1 km | 965 | 10 lower | 503 |
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Banora Point | 1.1 km | 1068 | 93 higher | 406 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Banora Point | 1.2 km | 1050 | 75 higher | 838 |
| Banora Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Banora Point | 1.9 km | 992 | 17 higher | 390 |
| Pacific Online Christian SchoolIndependent Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 2.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Pacific Coast Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Tweed Heads South | 2.2 km | 1027 | 52 higher | 999 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centaur Public School a government school?
Yes, Centaur Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Centaur Public School offer?
Centaur Public School offers K-6.
What is Centaur Public School's ICSEA score?
Centaur Public School has an ICSEA score of 975, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Centaur Public School?
Centaur Public School has 424 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Centaur Public School?
The nearest schools to Centaur Public School are Banora Point High School (0.1 km), St James' Primary School (1.1 km), St Joseph's College (1.2 km).
Where is Centaur Public School located?
Centaur Public School is located in Banora Point, NSW 2486. Visit the school website at https://centaur-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.