Lyneham High School vs Lyneham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 525 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lyneham High School
Lyneham · Government high school · 7-10
1,034 students · ICSEA 1132
Lyneham Primary School
Lyneham · Government primary · K-6
498 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Lyneham High School Lyneham ACT | Lyneham Primary School Lyneham ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 27 | #21 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #291 of 1,472 | #355 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,034 | 498 |
| Girls / boys | 470 / 564 | 240 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 251 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.8 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lyneham 2602 | Lyneham 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynehamhs.act.edu.au/ | www.lynehamps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lyneham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 69.9).
- •Lyneham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyneham High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.6).
- •Lyneham High School is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 498.
- •Lyneham Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -4%).
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 Lyneham High School better than Lyneham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lyneham Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 69.9 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 Lyneham High School and Lyneham Primary School?
About 525 m in a straight line, between Lyneham and Lyneham in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyneham High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lyneham Primary School has 17.6.
How do Lyneham High School and Lyneham Primary School rank in ACT?
Lyneham High School is 16th of 27 and Lyneham Primary School is 21st of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.