Small government primary school (60 students, K–6) in inner regional Arcadia, NSW.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B+ overall.
Arcadia Public School is also known as APS Arcadia.
Arcadia Public School draws students from the Arcadia PS.
Arcadia Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 61.4/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1065 (74th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Arcadia Public School has about 60 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 9 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 383, Writing 444, Numeracy 405, Spelling 409 and Grammar 410. Year 5 students averaged Reading 475, Writing 466, Numeracy 457, Spelling 454 and Grammar 519. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Arcadia Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Arcadia Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 60 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Arcadia Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B+ (Good) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Arcadia Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is excellent.
Arcadia Public School is located in Arcadia, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1065 (74th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.