NSW · Government Primary
Sunshine Bay Public School
Batehaven 2536 · K-6
Sunshine Bay Public School is a government primary school in Batehaven, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 903, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 203 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
How Sunshine Bay Public School compares
By ICSEA, Sunshine Bay Public School ranks 1,826th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Sunshine Bay Public School scores 903 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sunshine Bay Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Batehaven
Sunshine Bay Public School is located in Batehaven, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,128/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 1,911.
View full Batehaven suburb profile →Schools near Sunshine Bay Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunshine Bay Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans BayCatholic Primary · Batehaven | 0.4 km | 993 | 90 higher | 394 |
| Batemans Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Batehaven | 1.9 km | 902 | 1 lower | 534 |
| Batemans Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surfside | 4.9 km | 896 | 7 lower | 494 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunshine Bay Public School a government school?
Yes, Sunshine Bay Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sunshine Bay Public School offer?
Sunshine Bay Public School offers K-6.
What is Sunshine Bay Public School's ICSEA score?
Sunshine Bay Public School has an ICSEA score of 903, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunshine Bay Public School?
Sunshine Bay Public School has 203 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunshine Bay Public School?
The nearest schools to Sunshine Bay Public School are St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay (0.4 km), Batemans Bay High School (1.9 km), Batemans Bay Public School (4.9 km).
Where is Sunshine Bay Public School located?
Sunshine Bay Public School is located in Batehaven, NSW 2536. Visit the school website at https://sunshineba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.