Schools in Shellharbour NSW

There are 23 schools near Shellharbour — 17 government, 3 Catholic, and 3 independent. Average ICSEA score is 977 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 8,950 students.

Total Schools
23
Avg ICSEA
977
Below Average
Students
8,950
Government
17

Shellharbour School Map

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All Schools near Shellharbour

#1
Independent Combined · K-12
1099
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 981 students
👩‍🏫 74 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 16% nationally
🪃 5% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#2
Government Primary · K-6
1068
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 464 students
👩‍🏫 28 teachers
📊 17:1 ratio
📈 Top 25% nationally
🪃 5% Indigenous
🌏 5% LBOTE
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#3
Catholic Primary · K-6
1052
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 413 students
👩‍🏫 29 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 31% nationally
🪃 4% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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#4
Catholic Primary · K-6
1050
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 405 students
👩‍🏫 32 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 32% nationally
🪃 8% Indigenous
🌏 1% LBOTE
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#5
Government Primary · K-6
1049
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 463 students
👩‍🏫 34 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 32% nationally
🪃 7% Indigenous
🌏 20% LBOTE
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#6
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1045
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,126 students
👩‍🏫 91 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 34% nationally
🪃 3% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#7
Government Primary · K-6
1004
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 518 students
👩‍🏫 36 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 51% nationally
🪃 11% Indigenous
🌏 18% LBOTE
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#8
Government Primary · K-6
999
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 368 students
👩‍🏫 25 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 54% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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#9
Government Primary · K-6
988
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 203 students
👩‍🏫 13 teachers
📊 16:1 ratio
📈 Top 59% nationally
🪃 16% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#10
Government Primary · K-6
974
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 268 students
👩‍🏫 17 teachers
📊 16:1 ratio
📈 Top 65% nationally
🪃 16% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#11
Government Secondary · 7-12
968
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,020 students
👩‍🏫 91 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 68% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 18% LBOTE
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#12
Government Primary · P-6
959
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 416 students
👩‍🏫 29 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 72% nationally
🪃 12% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#13
Government Primary · K-6
954
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 177 students
👩‍🏫 13 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 74% nationally
🪃 14% Indigenous
🌏 17% LBOTE
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#14
Government Combined · U
938
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 115 students
👩‍🏫 23 teachers
📊 5:1 ratio
📈 Top 79% nationally
🪃 16% Indigenous
🌏 15% LBOTE
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#15
Government Primary · K-6
937
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 279 students
👩‍🏫 22 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 80% nationally
🪃 20% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#16
Government Secondary · 7-12
932
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 648 students
👩‍🏫 66 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 81% nationally
🪃 14% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#17
Government Secondary · 7-12
894
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 542 students
👩‍🏫 53 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 90% nationally
🪃 23% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#18
Government Primary · P-6
885
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 185 students
👩‍🏫 21 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 92% nationally
🪃 28% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#19
Government Primary · K-6
873
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 192 students
👩‍🏫 23 teachers
📊 8:1 ratio
📈 Top 93% nationally
🪃 33% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#20
Government Primary · K-6
872
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 167 students
👩‍🏫 14 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 93% nationally
🪃 29% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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👩‍🏫 2 teachers
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#23
Independent Combined

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Shellharbour NSW?

There are 23 schools near Shellharbour — 17 government (public), 3 Catholic, and 3 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Shellharbour?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Shellharbour is 977. 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 Shellharbour?

The highest-rated school near Shellharbour by ICSEA score is Shellharbour Anglican College with an ICSEA of 1099 and 981 students.

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