Adamstown Public School vs New Lambton South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adamstown Public School
Adamstown · Government primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 1078
New Lambton South Public School
New Lambton · Government primary · K-6
462 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Adamstown Public School Adamstown NSW | New Lambton South Public School New Lambton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #282 of 1,619 | #423 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #951 of 4,908 | #1299 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 439 | 462 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 235 | 193 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Adamstown 2289 | New Lambton 2305 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | adamstown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | newlambtos-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Adamstown Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 66.8).
- •New Lambton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New Lambton South Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.2).
- •New Lambton South Public School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 439.
- •Adamstown Public School has grown faster over five years (38% 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 Adamstown Public School better than New Lambton South Public School?
On the Success Index, Adamstown Public School ranks higher (70.7 vs 66.8 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 Adamstown Public School and New Lambton South Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Adamstown and New Lambton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adamstown Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Lambton South Public School has 17.1.
How do Adamstown Public School and New Lambton South Public School rank in NSW?
Adamstown Public School is 282nd of 1,619 and New Lambton South Public School is 423rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.