Schools in Nelson Bay NSW

There are 10 schools near Nelson Bay — 4 government, 1 Catholic, and 5 independent. Average ICSEA score is 964 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 2,962 students.

Total Schools
10
Avg ICSEA
964
Below Average
Students
2,962
Government
4

Nelson Bay School Map

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All Schools near Nelson Bay

#1
1072
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 821 students
👩‍🏫 77 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 24% nationally
🪃 6% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#2
Catholic Primary · K-6
1040
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 269 students
👩‍🏫 22 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 36% nationally
🪃 6% Indigenous
🌏 21% LBOTE
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#3
Government Primary · K-6
981
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 310 students
👩‍🏫 16 teachers
📊 19:1 ratio
📈 Top 62% nationally
🪃 15% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#4
Government Secondary · 7-12
970
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 986 students
👩‍🏫 88 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 67% nationally
🪃 11% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#5
Government Primary · K-6
962
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 309 students
👩‍🏫 23 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 70% nationally
🪃 15% Indigenous
🌏 5% LBOTE
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#6
Government Primary · K-6
962
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 237 students
👩‍🏫 18 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 70% nationally
🪃 16% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#7
Independent Primary · K-4
763
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 30 students
👩‍🏫 5 teachers
📊 6:1 ratio
📈 Top 98% nationally
🪃 100% Indigenous
🌏 4% LBOTE
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#9
Independent Primary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nelson Bay NSW?

There are 10 schools near Nelson Bay — 4 government (public), 1 Catholic, and 5 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Nelson Bay?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Nelson Bay is 964. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Nelson Bay?

The highest-rated school near Nelson Bay by ICSEA score is St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens with an ICSEA of 1072 and 821 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Nelson Bay centroid shown.