Duranbah Public School
105 Duranbah Rd, Duranbah NSW 2487
Duranbah Public School is a government primary school in Duranbah, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 56 students. Its ICSEA is 1,058, where the national average is 1000.
Language background, 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 56.
About this school, from public sources
Public information about Duranbah Public School, a small K-6 government primary in Duranbah near Kingscliff, describes a close-knit, inclusive community school. It emphasises respect, curiosity and teamwork, with staff working closely with families to co-design support plans for individual students. With around 50 students, it offers a low student-to-teacher ratio and dedicated learning and wellbeing support alongside classroom teaching, and is noted for welcoming students of all backgrounds.
Often praised
- small class sizes
- inclusive, family-oriented community
- individualised student support
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudgen Public School | Cudgen | Public primary | 4.8 km | 984 | 161 |
| Tumbulgum Public School | Tumbulgum | Public primary | 5.5 km | 941 | 19 |
| Terranora Public School | Terranora | Public primary | 5.7 km | 1,023 | 286 |
| Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School | Terranora | Independent k–12 / combined | 6.2 km | 1,117 | 2,008 |
| St Anthony's Primary School | Kingscliff | Catholic primary | 6.8 km | 1,066 | 323 |
| Kingscliff Public School | Kingscliff | Public primary | 7.0 km | 1,058 | 455 |
| Bogangar Public School | Bogangar | Public primary | 7.7 km | 1,040 | 325 |
| Banora Point Public School | Banora Point | Public primary | 7.9 km | 992 | 390 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arncliffe West Infants School | Arncliffe | Public primary · P-2 | 86 | 1,058 |
| Gardeners Road Public School | Rosebery | Public primary · K-6 | 393 | 1,058 |
| Kingscliff Public School | Kingscliff | Public primary · K-6 | 455 | 1,058 |
| Point Clare Public School | Point Clare | Public primary · K-6 | 479 | 1,058 |
| Engadine Public School | Engadine | Public primary · K-6 | 411 | 1,059 |
| Engadine West Public School | Engadine | Public primary · K-6 | 541 | 1,057 |
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.