NSW · Government Primary
Gunnedah Public School
Gunnedah 2380 · K-6
Gunnedah Public School is a government primary school in Gunnedah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 785, it sits in the 2nd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 175 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 62% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Gunnedah Public School compares
By ICSEA, Gunnedah Public School ranks 2,053rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Xavier's Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. Gunnedah Public School scores 785 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gunnedah Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Gunnedah
Gunnedah Public School is located in Gunnedah, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,564/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 10,359.
View full Gunnedah suburb profile →Schools near Gunnedah Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gunnedah Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Xavier's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gunnedah | 0.2 km | 996 | 211 higher | 366 |
| Carinya Christian School GunnedahIndependent Combined · Gunnedah | 0.2 km | 965 | 180 higher | 231 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gunnedah | 0.4 km | 976 | 191 higher | 411 |
| Gunnedah High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gunnedah | 0.9 km | 820 | 35 higher | 438 |
| Gunnedah South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gunnedah | 1.7 km | 902 | 117 higher | 533 |
| G S Kidd Memorial SchoolGovernment Combined · Gunnedah | 2.7 km | 881 | 96 higher | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gunnedah Public School a government school?
Yes, Gunnedah Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gunnedah Public School offer?
Gunnedah Public School offers K-6.
What is Gunnedah Public School's ICSEA score?
Gunnedah Public School has an ICSEA score of 785, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gunnedah Public School?
Gunnedah Public School has 175 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gunnedah Public School?
The nearest schools to Gunnedah Public School are St Xavier's Primary School (0.2 km), Carinya Christian School Gunnedah (0.2 km), St Mary's College (0.4 km).
Where is Gunnedah Public School located?
Gunnedah Public School is located in Gunnedah, NSW 2380. Visit the school website at https://gunnedah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.