Tacking Point Public School
Tacking Point Public School is a government primary school in Port Macquarie, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1054, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 594 enrolled students, with approximately 20 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% 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 Tacking Point Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tacking Point Public School ranks 649th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hastings Public School, a government primary school 2.3 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. Tacking Point Public School scores 1054, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Tacking Point Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Port Macquarie
Tacking Point 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 Tacking Point Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tacking Point Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.3 km | 1019 | 35 lower | 526 |
| MacKillop College Port MacquarieCatholic Secondary · Port Macquarie | 3.4 km | 1068 | 14 higher | 1,107 |
| St Peter's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 3.7 km | 1075 | 21 higher | 534 |
| Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie CampusGovernment Secondary · Port Macquarie | 4.3 km | 971 | 83 lower | 717 |
| St Agnes' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 4.4 km | 1029 | 25 lower | 553 |
| St Columba Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Port Macquarie | 4.7 km | 1116 | 62 higher | 1,221 |
| Port Macquarie Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 4.8 km | 932 | 122 lower | 451 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tacking Point Public School a government school?
Yes, Tacking Point Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tacking Point Public School offer?
Tacking Point Public School offers K-6.
What is Tacking Point Public School's ICSEA score?
Tacking Point Public School has an ICSEA score of 1054, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tacking Point Public School?
Tacking Point Public School has 594 enrolled students, with approximately 20 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tacking Point Public School?
The nearest schools to Tacking Point Public School are Hastings Public School (2.3 km), Port Macquarie Adventist School (2.6 km), MacKillop College Port Macquarie (3.4 km).
Where is Tacking Point Public School located?
Tacking Point Public School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW 2444. Visit the school website at https://tackingpt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.