Cambewarra Public School
Cambewarra Public School is a government primary school in Cambewarra, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Cambewarra NSW 2540. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cambewarra Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cambewarra Public School ranks 854th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Havenlee School, a government combined school 4.2 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 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. Cambewarra Public School scores 1029, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cambewarra
Cambewarra Public School is located in Cambewarra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,295/wk and median rent of $540/wk. Population: 234.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Cambewarra Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cambewarra Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Nowra | 4.2 km | 908 | 121 lower | 223 |
| Bomaderry High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bomaderry | 4.9 km | 955 | 74 lower | 707 |
| Illaroo Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Nowra | 5.2 km | 992 | 37 lower | 451 |
| Nowra Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bomaderry | 5.6 km | 1094 | 65 higher | 1,152 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambewarra Public School a government school?
Yes, Cambewarra Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cambewarra Public School offer?
Cambewarra Public School offers K-6.
What is Cambewarra Public School's ICSEA score?
Cambewarra Public School has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cambewarra Public School?
Cambewarra Public School has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cambewarra Public School?
The nearest schools to Cambewarra Public School are Havenlee School (4.2 km), North Nowra Public School (4.2 km), Bomaderry High School (4.9 km).
Where is Cambewarra Public School located?
Cambewarra Public School is located in Cambewarra, NSW 2540. Visit the school website at https://cambewarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.