Kempsey West Public School
23 Marsh Street, West Kempsey NSW 2440
Kempsey West Public School is a government primary school in West Kempsey, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 422 students. Its ICSEA is 794, where the national average is 1000.
Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 422.
About this school, from public sources
Drawing on the school's own website and public directory listings, Kempsey West Public School is a K-6 government primary school in West Kempsey on the NSW Mid North Coast, the largest of four public schools in Kempsey and home to a strong Aboriginal student community. It offers a broad curriculum covering STEM, sport, and creative arts, with tailored support for high-potential students, students with additional needs, and EAL/D learners. Facilities include a library, hall, computer area, and outdoor covered learning space, alongside a focus on cultural inclusion and community events such as NAIDOC Day.
Often praised
- strong Aboriginal community focus
- broad STEM/sport/arts curriculum
- individualised learning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary School | West Kempsey | Catholic primary | 0.4 km | 991 | 332 |
| Kempsey East Public School | Kempsey | Public primary | 1.7 km | 875 | 180 |
| Kempsey South Public School | Kempsey | Public primary | 1.8 km | 767 | 129 |
| Kempsey Adventist School | Kempsey | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.0 km | 953 | 458 |
| Green Hill Public School | West Kempsey | Public primary | 3.3 km | 712 | 19 |
| Aldavilla Public School | Yarravel | Public primary | 4.8 km | 896 | 263 |
| Frederickton Public School | Frederickton | Public primary | 6.8 km | 890 | 130 |
| Gladstone Public School | Gladstone | Public primary | 12.5 km | 1,004 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Public School | Jennings | Public primary · K-6 | 10 | 795 |
| Lowanna Public School | Lowanna | Public primary · K-6 | 20 | 793 |
| Taree Public School | Taree | Public primary · K-6 | 83 | 795 |
| Whitton-Murrami Public School | Whitton | Public primary · K-6 | 33 | 795 |
| Windale Public School | Windale | Public primary · P-6 | 252 | 793 |
| Cullen Bullen Public School | Cullen Bullen | Public primary · K-6 | 8 | 790 |
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.