Hughes Primary School vs Lyons Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hughes Primary School
Hughes · Government primary · K-6
457 students · ICSEA 1157
Lyons Early Childhood School
Lyons · Government primary · K-2
91 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Hughes Primary School Hughes ACT | Lyons Early Childhood School Lyons ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 80 | #9 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #91 of 4,908 | #204 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 457 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 246 | 48 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hughes 2605 | Lyons 2606 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hughesps.act.edu.au/ | www.lecs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hughes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 79.7).
- •Hughes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyons Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 16.5).
- •Hughes Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 91.
- •Lyons Early Childhood School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 10%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hughes Primary School better than Lyons Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index, Hughes Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 79.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hughes Primary School and Lyons Early Childhood School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hughes and Lyons in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hughes Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lyons Early Childhood School has 7.8.
How do Hughes Primary School and Lyons Early Childhood School rank in ACT?
Hughes Primary School is 3rd of 80 and Lyons Early Childhood School is 9th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.