NSW · Government Primary
Bega Valley Public School
Bega 2550 · K-6
Bega Valley Public School is a government primary school in Bega, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 917, it sits in the 14th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 291 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
How Bega Valley Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bega Valley Public School ranks 1,766th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bega High School, a government secondary school 0.7 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. Bega Valley Public School scores 917 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bega Valley Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Bega
Bega Valley Public School is located in Bega, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,196/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 5,013.
View full Bega suburb profile →Schools near Bega Valley Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bega Valley Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bega High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bega | 0.7 km | 973 | 56 higher | 706 |
| Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner EducationIndependent Primary · Bega | 0.7 km | 1056 | 139 higher | 176 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bega | 1.0 km | 977 | 60 higher | 175 |
| Thomas More Christian Montessori SchoolIndependent Primary · Bega | 1.9 km | 1033 | 116 higher | 26 |
| Sapphire Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bega | 3.4 km | 1057 | 140 higher | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bega Valley Public School a government school?
Yes, Bega Valley Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bega Valley Public School offer?
Bega Valley Public School offers K-6.
What is Bega Valley Public School's ICSEA score?
Bega Valley Public School has an ICSEA score of 917, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bega Valley Public School?
Bega Valley Public School has 291 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bega Valley Public School?
The nearest schools to Bega Valley Public School are Bega High School (0.7 km), Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education (0.7 km), St Patrick's Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Bega Valley Public School located?
Bega Valley Public School is located in Bega, NSW 2550. Visit the school website at https://bega-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.