NSW · Government Combined
The Ponds School
The Ponds 2769 · U
The Ponds School is a government combined school in The Ponds, NSW offering U. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 120 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 60% have a language background other than English.
How The Ponds School compares
By ICSEA, The Ponds School ranks 217th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is John Palmer Public School, a government primary school 1.2 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. The Ponds School scores 1038 — near average.
Enrolment and location
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About The Ponds
The Ponds School is located in The Ponds, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $3,285/wk and median rent of $643/wk. Population: 16,315.
View full The Ponds suburb profile →Schools near The Ponds School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Ponds School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Palmer Public SchoolGovernment Primary · The Ponds | 1.2 km | 1125 | 87 higher | 950 |
| Riverbank Public SchoolGovernment Primary · The Ponds | 1.3 km | 1141 | 103 higher | 2,030 |
| Kellyville Ridge Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kellyville Ridge | 1.4 km | 1107 | 69 higher | 671 |
| Rouse Hill Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Rouse Hill | 1.5 km | 1137 | 99 higher | 1,578 |
| The Ponds High SchoolGovernment Secondary · The Ponds | 1.5 km | 1118 | 80 higher | 2,321 |
| St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)Catholic Primary · Stanhope Gardens | 1.6 km | 1112 | 74 higher | 799 |
| Tallawong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rouse Hill | 1.7 km | 1083 | 45 higher | 121 |
| St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)Catholic Secondary · Stanhope Gardens | 1.8 km | 1097 | 59 higher | 1,166 |
| St John Paul II Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Schofields | 2.0 km | 1074 | 36 higher | 1,159 |
| Aspect Western Sydney School, SchofieldsIndependent Secondary · Schofields | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ponds School a government school?
Yes, The Ponds School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Ponds School offer?
The Ponds School offers U.
What is The Ponds School's ICSEA score?
The Ponds School has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Ponds School?
The Ponds School has 120 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Ponds School?
The nearest schools to The Ponds School are John Palmer Public School (1.2 km), Riverbank Public School (1.3 km), Kellyville Ridge Public School (1.4 km).
Where is The Ponds School located?
The Ponds School is located in The Ponds, NSW 2769. Visit the school website at https://theponds-s.schools.nsw.gov.au.