Schools in Nelson Bay, NSW

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

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
10
Average ICSEA
964
National average 1000
Students
2,962
Government
4

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Nelson Bay School Map

Nelson Bay, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Nelson Bay

  1. #1
    St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1072
    ICSEA
    821 students
    77 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 24% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    St Michael's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1040
    ICSEA
    269 students
    22 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 36% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    21% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Tomaree Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    981
    ICSEA
    310 students
    16 teachers
    19 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 62% nationally
    15% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Tomaree High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    970
    ICSEA
    986 students
    88 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 67% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Anna Bay Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    962
    ICSEA
    309 students
    23 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 70% nationally
    15% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Shoal Bay Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    962
    ICSEA
    237 students
    18 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 70% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa
    Independent Primary · K-4
    763
    ICSEA
    30 students
    5 teachers
    6 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 98% nationally
    100% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Alesco Secondary College - Tomaree Campus
    Independent Secondary
  9. #9
    Edmondson Park College
    Independent Primary
  10. #10
    St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - Port Stephens
    Independent Combined

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 school near Nelson Bay with the highest 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 is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Nelson Bay.