Abbotsford Public School vs Lapstone Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 47 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsford Public School
Abbotsford · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1113
Lapstone Public School
Glenbrook · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Abbotsford Public School Abbotsford NSW | Lapstone Public School Glenbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #433 of 1,619 | #320 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1322 of 4,908 | #1066 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 368 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 196 | 89 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Abbotsford 2046 | Glenbrook 2773 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | abbotsford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lapstone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lapstone Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 66.6).
- •Lapstone Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Abbotsford Public School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 158.
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 Abbotsford Public School better than Lapstone Public School?
On the Success Index, Lapstone Public School ranks higher (69.4 vs 66.6 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 Abbotsford Public School and Lapstone Public School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Abbotsford and Glenbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Abbotsford Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lapstone Public School has 15.2.
How do Abbotsford Public School and Lapstone Public School rank in NSW?
Abbotsford Public School is 433rd of 1,619 and Lapstone Public School is 320th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.