Ulmarra Public School
2476 Big River Way, Ulmarra NSW 2462
Ulmarra Public School is a government primary school in Ulmarra, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 72 students. Its ICSEA is 971, 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 72.
About this school, from public sources
This note draws on public online sources, including the school's own website and local directories. Ulmarra Public School is a small government K-6 primary in a historic river village north of Grafton. It focuses on literacy and numeracy, with individualised learning support and enrichment. It runs a pre-school transition program and themed focus days. The school is part of the Clarence Valley Community of Small Schools and has an active P&C and local community ties.
Often praised
- Small, close-knit village school
- Individualised support and enrichment
- Active community and P&C links
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowper Public School | Cowper | Public primary | 8.0 km | 774 | 17 |
| Tucabia Public School | Tucabia | Public primary | 8.4 km | 869 | 32 |
| St Andrew's Christian School | Grafton | Independent k–12 / combined | 9.5 km | 974 | 209 |
| St Mary's Primary School | Grafton | Catholic primary | 10.5 km | 1,020 | 259 |
| Westlawn Public School | Grafton | Public primary | 10.8 km | 940 | 467 |
| Grafton Public School | Grafton | Public primary | 11.3 km | 907 | 476 |
| Clarence Valley Anglican School | Clarenza | Independent k–12 / combined | 11.6 km | 1,016 | 402 |
| Clarence Valley Anglican School, Grafton Campus | Grafton | Independent primary | 11.8 km | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Vale Public School | Arcadia Vale | Public primary · K-6 | 171 | 971 |
| Banks Public School | St Clair | Public primary · K-6 | 417 | 971 |
| Barkers Vale Public School | Wadeville | Public primary · K-6 | 42 | 971 |
| Callala Public School | Callala Bay | Public primary · K-6 | 151 | 971 |
| Cooma Public School | Cooma | Public primary · K-6 | 238 | 971 |
| Hilltop Road Public School | Merrylands | Public primary · K-6 | 762 | 971 |
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.