Islamic School of Canberra vs Lyons Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Islamic School of Canberra
Weston · Independent combined · K-11
455 students · ICSEA 1073
Lyons Early Childhood School
Lyons · Government primary · K-2
91 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Islamic School of Canberra Weston ACT | Lyons Early Childhood School Lyons ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 23 | #9 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #467 of 1,259 | #204 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-11 | K-2 |
| Students | 455 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 250 | 48 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +85% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Weston 2611 | Lyons 2606 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.islamicschoolofcanberra.act.edu.au/ | www.lecs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lyons Early Childhood School scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 59.7).
- •Lyons Early Childhood School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyons Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.8).
- •Islamic School of Canberra is the larger school with 455 students compared with 91.
- •Islamic School of Canberra has grown faster over five years (85% vs 42%).
- •Islamic School of Canberra is a independent school while Lyons Early Childhood School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Islamic School of Canberra better than Lyons Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index, Lyons Early Childhood School ranks higher (79.7 vs 59.7 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 Islamic School of Canberra and Lyons Early Childhood School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Weston and Lyons in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Islamic School of Canberra has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lyons Early Childhood School has 7.8.
How do Islamic School of Canberra and Lyons Early Childhood School rank in ACT?
Islamic School of Canberra is 16th of 23 and Lyons Early Childhood School is 9th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.