Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
171
reported total enrolments
88 girls
83 boys
51.5% girls48.5% boys
The Nature School reports 171 total enrolments, including 88 girls and 83 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 51.5% girls and 48.5% boys.
2025 Australia school profile data
The Nature School
The Nature School is a independent combined school in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, with 171 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 70.
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444IndependentCombinedK-9
IndependentCombinedCo-educational
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
The Nature School is listed as Independent and Combined, with a reported year range of K-9.
Enrolment size
The school reports 171 total enrolments, including 88 girls and 83 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 1,054, with percentile 70 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 51.5% girls and 48.5% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 12.6:1, based on 13.6 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, within Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Profile signals
School profile dashboard
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The Nature School profile summary
The Nature School is listed as a independent combined school in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. The profile reports 171 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 1,054, and a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 where available. The reported year range is K-9, and the campus sits within Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
70
percentile where available
ICSEA
1,054
The Nature School sits at the 70 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
13%
Lower-middle
29%
Upper-middle
33%
Top
26%
The socio-educational distribution lists 13% in the bottom quarter, 29% in the lower-middle quarter, 33% in the upper-middle quarter, and 26% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
22
FTE teaching
13.6
Non-teaching
14
Student-teacher
12.6:1
The profile reports 22 teaching staff and 14 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Port Macquarie
- Postcode
- 2444
- State
- New South Wales
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Port Macquarie - West
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Port Macquarie
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness area
- Inner Regional
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Independent Schools NSW
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 5%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 9%
- Language background other than English: no
- 59%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 32%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
GovernmentPrimary
Hastings Public School
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 526
- ICSEA
- 1,019
- Ratio
- 17.5:1
GovernmentSecondary
Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 717
- ICSEA
- 971
- Ratio
- 10.6:1
GovernmentSecondary
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 612
- ICSEA
- 919
- Ratio
- 10.2:1
IndependentCombined
Heritage Christian School
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 345
- ICSEA
- 1,032
- Ratio
- 11.5:1
CatholicSecondary
MacKillop College Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 1.1K
- ICSEA
- 1,068
- Ratio
- 11.5:1
IndependentSpecial
Nautilus Senior College
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 113
- ICSEA
- 833
- Ratio
- 10.7:1
FAQ
Questions about The Nature School
How many students attend The Nature School?
The Nature School has 171 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 88 girls and 83 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is The Nature School?
The Nature School is listed as a Independent school with school type Combined. The reported year range is K-9.
Where is The Nature School located?
The Nature School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW 2444. The local government area is Port Macquarie-Hastings.
What is the ICSEA value of The Nature School?
The ICSEA value for The Nature School is 1,054 and the ICSEA percentile is 70. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is The Nature School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
The Nature School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 51.5% girls and 48.5% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.