Schools in Thornton NSW

There are 22 schools near Thornton — 12 government, 3 Catholic, and 7 independent. Average ICSEA score is 966 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 9,662 students.

Total Schools
22
Avg ICSEA
966
Below Average
Students
9,662
Government
12

Thornton School Map

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All Schools near Thornton

#1
Independent Combined · K-12
1134
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,161 students
👩‍🏫 138 teachers
📊 8:1 ratio
📈 Top 8% nationally
🪃 4% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#2
Catholic Primary · K-6
1064
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 614 students
👩‍🏫 42 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 27% nationally
🪃 6% Indigenous
🌏 24% LBOTE
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#3
Independent Combined · K-12
1047
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 832 students
👩‍🏫 64 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 33% nationally
🪃 8% Indigenous
🌏 23% LBOTE
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#4
Independent Combined · K-12
1041
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 244 students
👩‍🏫 27 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 35% nationally
🪃 11% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#5
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1030
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 910 students
👩‍🏫 88 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 40% nationally
🪃 9% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#6
Catholic Primary · K-6
1013
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 260 students
👩‍🏫 23 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 47% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 15% LBOTE
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#7
Government Primary · K-6
1008
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 514 students
👩‍🏫 39 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 50% nationally
🪃 13% Indigenous
🌏 22% LBOTE
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#8
Independent Combined · U
1008
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 290 students
👩‍🏫 82 teachers
📊 4:1 ratio
📈 Top 49% nationally
🪃 13% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#9
Independent Combined · 3-12
975
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 108 students
👩‍🏫 17 teachers
📊 6:1 ratio
📈 Top 64% nationally
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#10
Government Primary · K-6
974
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 826 students
👩‍🏫 45 teachers
📊 18:1 ratio
📈 Top 65% nationally
🪃 17% Indigenous
🌏 16% LBOTE
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#11
Independent Combined · U
971
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 61 students
👩‍🏫 8 teachers
📊 8:1 ratio
📈 Top 66% nationally
🪃 15% Indigenous
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#12
Government Secondary · 7-12
960
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 900 students
👩‍🏫 86 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 71% nationally
🪃 16% Indigenous
🌏 8% LBOTE
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#13
Government Combined · U
958
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 70 students
👩‍🏫 15 teachers
📊 5:1 ratio
📈 Top 72% nationally
🪃 11% Indigenous
🌏 15% LBOTE
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#14
Government Secondary · 7-12
947
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 958 students
👩‍🏫 84 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 77% nationally
🪃 19% Indigenous
🌏 8% LBOTE
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#15
Government Primary · K-6
918
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 262 students
👩‍🏫 20 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 85% nationally
🪃 26% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#16
Government Secondary · 7-12
912
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 742 students
👩‍🏫 63 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 87% nationally
🪃 21% Indigenous
🌏 6% LBOTE
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#17
Government Primary · K-6
893
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 283 students
👩‍🏫 27 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 91% nationally
🪃 29% Indigenous
🌏 6% LBOTE
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#18
Government Primary · K-6
892
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 115 students
👩‍🏫 10 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 91% nationally
🪃 31% Indigenous
🌏 3% LBOTE
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#19
Government Primary · K-6
887
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 265 students
👩‍🏫 26 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 92% nationally
🪃 28% Indigenous
🌏 12% LBOTE
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#20
Government Combined · U
844
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 26 students
👩‍🏫 6 teachers
📊 4:1 ratio
📈 Top 95% nationally
🪃 50% Indigenous
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#21
Government Primary · K-6
817
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 221 students
👩‍🏫 20 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 97% nationally
🪃 47% Indigenous
🌏 6% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Thornton NSW?

There are 22 schools near Thornton — 12 government (public), 3 Catholic, and 7 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Thornton?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Thornton is 966. 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 Thornton?

The highest-rated school near Thornton by ICSEA score is Hunter Valley Grammar School with an ICSEA of 1134 and 1,161 students.

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