Schools in Sawtell NSW

There are 11 schools near Sawtell — 7 government, 2 Catholic, and 2 independent. Average ICSEA score is 973 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 4,822 students.

Total Schools
11
Avg ICSEA
973
Below Average
Students
4,822
Government
7

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All Schools near Sawtell

#1
1052
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 490 students
👩‍🏫 40 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 31% nationally
🪃 6% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#2
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1044
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,062 students
👩‍🏫 91 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 34% nationally
🪃 6% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#3
Government Secondary · 11-12
1038
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 454 students
👩‍🏫 46 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 37% nationally
🪃 6% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#4
Independent Combined · K-12
1037
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,008 students
👩‍🏫 72 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 37% nationally
🪃 5% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#5
Independent Combined · K-10
1021
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 37 students
👩‍🏫 10 teachers
📊 4:1 ratio
📈 Top 44% nationally
🌏 8% LBOTE
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#6
Government Primary · K-6
1003
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 293 students
👩‍🏫 21 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 52% nationally
🪃 16% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#7
Government Primary · K-6
996
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 383 students
👩‍🏫 23 teachers
📊 17:1 ratio
📈 Top 55% nationally
🪃 14% Indigenous
🌏 5% LBOTE
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#8
Government Secondary · 7-12
941
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 739 students
👩‍🏫 68 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 78% nationally
🪃 21% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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#9
Government Primary · K-6
922
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 174 students
👩‍🏫 19 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 84% nationally
🪃 25% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#10
Government Secondary · U
841
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 23 students
👩‍🏫 5 teachers
📊 5:1 ratio
📈 Top 96% nationally
🪃 39% Indigenous
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#11
Government Primary · K-6
812
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 159 students
👩‍🏫 14 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 97% nationally
🪃 54% Indigenous
🌏 5% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sawtell NSW?

There are 11 schools near Sawtell — 7 government (public), 2 Catholic, and 2 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Sawtell?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Sawtell is 973. 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 Sawtell?

The highest-rated school near Sawtell by ICSEA score is Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell with an ICSEA of 1052 and 490 students.

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