Lyneham High School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 891 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
St Joseph's Primary School
O'Connor · Catholic primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Lyneham High School Lyneham ACT | St Joseph's Primary School O'Connor ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 27 | #13 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #291 of 1,472 | #242 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,034 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 470 / 564 | 157 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 251 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.8 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lyneham 2602 | O'Connor 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynehamhs.act.edu.au/ | www.sjo.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 69.9).
- •Lyneham High School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyneham High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.5).
- •Lyneham High School is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 334.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -4%).
- •Lyneham High School is a government school while St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic 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 Lyneham High School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (79.2 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 St Joseph's Primary School?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Lyneham and O'Connor 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 St Joseph's Primary School has 16.5.
How do Lyneham High School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in ACT?
Lyneham High School is 16th of 27 and St Joseph's Primary School is 13th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.