Clarence Town Public School
QUEEN ST, Clarence Town NSW 2321
Clarence Town Public School is a government primary school in Clarence Town, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 158 students. Its ICSEA is 980, where the national average is 1000.
Language background, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 158.
About this school, from public sources
Public online sources describe Clarence Town Public School as a small K-6 government primary school on the Williams River in the Hunter Valley, with around 124 students and a low student-to-teacher ratio. Established in 1849, the school occupies a mix of heritage buildings and modern facilities with large playground space. Its own materials highlight STEM and creative arts programs, gifted and talented extension, EAL/D and wellbeing support, and an inclusive culture that celebrates Harmony Day and partners with families on individual learning plans, alongside connection to the local Worimi community.
Often praised
- small class sizes
- STEM and creative arts focus
- inclusive, family-partnered culture
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen William Public School | Clarence Town | Public primary | 7.3 km | 945 | 27 |
| Seaham Public School | Seaham | Public primary | 9.3 km | 990 | 156 |
| Martins Creek Public School | Martins Creek | Public primary | 14.6 km | — | 5 |
| Paterson Public School | Paterson | Public primary | 15.5 km | 1,027 | 104 |
| Mount Kanwary Public School | Osterley | Public primary | 16.7 km | 888 | 38 |
| Medowie Christian School | Medowie | Independent k–12 / combined | 17.9 km | 1,038 | 554 |
| Medowie Public School | Medowie | Public primary | 18.1 km | 994 | 382 |
| Iona Public School | Woodville | Public primary | 18.3 km | 992 | 47 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banksia Road Public School | Greenacre | Public primary · K-6 | 512 | 980 |
| Berala Public School | Berala | Public primary · K-6 | 656 | 980 |
| Blackwell Public School | St Clair | Public primary · K-6 | 480 | 980 |
| Casula Public SchoolOC | Casula | Public primary · K-6 | 660 | 980 |
| Dungay Public School | Dungay | Public primary · K-6 | 74 | 980 |
| James Erskine Public School | Erskine Park | Public primary · K-6 | 486 | 980 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.