Schools in Nelson NSW

There are 17 schools near Nelson — 10 government, 3 Catholic, and 4 independent. Average ICSEA score is 1087 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 12,040 students.

Total Schools
17
Avg ICSEA
1087
High
Students
12,040
Government
10

Nelson School Map

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All Schools near Nelson

#1
Government Primary · K-6
1156
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 754 students
👩‍🏫 43 teachers
📊 18:1 ratio
📈 Top 4% nationally
🪃 1% Indigenous
🌏 78% LBOTE
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#2
Independent Combined · K-12
1137
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,578 students
👩‍🏫 123 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 7% nationally
🪃 1% Indigenous
🌏 33% LBOTE
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#3
Government Primary · K-6
1123
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 271 students
👩‍🏫 12 teachers
📊 23:1 ratio
📈 Top 10% nationally
🌏 93% LBOTE
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#4
Government Primary · K-6
1112
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,068 students
👩‍🏫 59 teachers
📊 18:1 ratio
📈 Top 13% nationally
🌏 68% LBOTE
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#5
Independent Combined · K-12
1109
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,187 students
👩‍🏫 97 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 14% nationally
🪃 1% Indigenous
🌏 50% LBOTE
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#6
1105
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 600 students
👩‍🏫 37 teachers
📊 16:1 ratio
📈 Top 14% nationally
🪃 1% Indigenous
🌏 35% LBOTE
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#7
1104
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 884 students
👩‍🏫 39 teachers
📊 23:1 ratio
📈 Top 15% nationally
🪃 2% Indigenous
🌏 46% LBOTE
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#8
Government Primary · K-6
1096
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 142 students
👩‍🏫 8 teachers
📊 18:1 ratio
📈 Top 17% nationally
🪃 1% Indigenous
🌏 52% LBOTE
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#9
Government Primary · K-6
1093
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,058 students
👩‍🏫 68 teachers
📊 16:1 ratio
📈 Top 18% nationally
🪃 1% Indigenous
🌏 68% LBOTE
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#10
Government Primary · K-6
1086
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,119 students
👩‍🏫 59 teachers
📊 19:1 ratio
📈 Top 20% nationally
🪃 2% Indigenous
🌏 78% LBOTE
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#11
Government Primary · K-6
1083
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 121 students
👩‍🏫 10 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 21% nationally
🪃 2% Indigenous
🌏 77% LBOTE
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#12
1078
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 999 students
👩‍🏫 91 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 22% nationally
🪃 3% Indigenous
🌏 41% LBOTE
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#13
Government Secondary · 7-12
1067
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,316 students
👩‍🏫 84 teachers
📊 16:1 ratio
📈 Top 26% nationally
🪃 1% Indigenous
🌏 55% LBOTE
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#14
Government Combined · U
982
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 82 students
👩‍🏫 17 teachers
📊 5:1 ratio
📈 Top 62% nationally
🪃 9% Indigenous
🌏 62% LBOTE
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#15
Government Secondary · 7-12
979
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 861 students
👩‍🏫 65 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 63% nationally
🪃 9% Indigenous
🌏 50% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nelson NSW?

There are 17 schools near Nelson — 10 government (public), 3 Catholic, and 4 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Nelson?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Nelson is 1087. 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?

The highest-rated school near Nelson by ICSEA score is Ironbark Ridge Public School with an ICSEA of 1156 and 754 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 centroid shown.