Clunes Public School
Walker St, Clunes NSW 2480
Clunes Public School is a government primary school in Clunes, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 86 students. Its ICSEA is 1,056, where the national average is 1000.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 86.
About this school, from public sources
Public online sources describe Clunes Public School as a small, close-knit K-6 government primary school in the Northern Rivers hills between Lismore and Bangalow, with around 80 students. The school promotes a broad curriculum spanning STEM, sport and creative arts, with a project-based, collaborative approach to literacy and numeracy. It emphasises individual learning support, including extension programs and assistance for diverse learners, within a community ethos built on mutual respect and cultural inclusion.
Often praised
- small, caring community feel
- individualised learning support
- broad STEM and creative arts programs
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Public School | Eltham | Public primary | 4.3 km | 1,075 | 59 |
| Corndale Public School | Corndale | Public primary | 4.7 km | 998 | 23 |
| Eureka Public School | Eureka | Public primary | 5.1 km | 1,084 | 32 |
| Rosebank Public School | Rosebank | Public primary | 5.5 km | 989 | 20 |
| Bexhill Public School | Bexhill | Public primary | 7.7 km | 995 | 113 |
| Vistara Primary School | Richmond Hill | Independent primary | 9.4 km | 1,121 | 19 |
| Fernleigh Public School | Fernleigh | Public primary | 9.9 km | 1,032 | 33 |
| Dunoon Public School | Dunoon | Public primary | 10.0 km | 1,037 | 72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote Public School | Heathcote | Public primary · K-6 | 273 | 1,056 |
| Murrumbateman Public School | Murrumbateman | Public primary · K-6 | 171 | 1,056 |
| O'Connell Public School | O'Connell | Public primary · K-6 | 68 | 1,056 |
| Sylvania Heights Public School | Sylvania | Public primary · K-6 | 482 | 1,056 |
| Engadine West Public School | Engadine | Public primary · K-6 | 541 | 1,057 |
| Glenorie Public School | Glenorie | Public primary · K-6 | 283 | 1,055 |
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.