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Average school ICSEA

Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking).

About this measure

Source: Australian Schools List (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)), 2025, CC BY 4.0. Explore the map below for local values.

Explore on the map

See how icsea varies across Australia.

By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By suburb / locality By federal electorate By state electorate

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest icsea (latest data).

  1. Darlinghurst 1,246
  2. Double Bay - Darling Point 1,203
  3. Bruce 1,203
  4. Neutral Bay - Kirribilli 1,199
  5. Armadale 1,190
  6. Woollahra 1,186

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Frequently asked questions

How is Average school ICSEA measured?

Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking). As an average it can be pulled up or down by a few unusually high or low values.

How does Average school ICSEA vary across Australia?

Across the 2,229 SA2 areas with data, Average school ICSEA ranges from 585 to 1,246, with a typical (median) area at 1,016. Most areas cluster toward the higher end, with a tail of much lower areas.

Where can I see Average school ICSEA for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Average school ICSEA down to statistical area 2 (sa2) and postcode level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). (2025). Average school ICSEA [Australian Schools List]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/avg-school-icsea