Albert Park Public School vs Wyrallah Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Park Public School
East Lismore · Government primary · K-6
102 students · ICSEA 950
Wyrallah Road Public School
Lismore · Government primary · K-6
350 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Albert Park Public School East Lismore NSW | Wyrallah Road Public School Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1088 of 1,619 | #1595 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3401 of 4,908 | #4822 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 102 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 57 | 187 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 17% |
| Suburb | East Lismore 2480 | Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | albertpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wyrallahrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Albert Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 19.0).
- •Albert Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albert Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 17.0).
- •Wyrallah Road Public School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 102.
- •Albert Park Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -33%).
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 Albert Park Public School better than Wyrallah Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Albert Park Public School ranks higher (40.3 vs 19.0 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 Albert Park Public School and Wyrallah Road Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between East Lismore and Lismore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albert Park Public School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyrallah Road Public School has 17.0.
How do Albert Park Public School and Wyrallah Road Public School rank in NSW?
Albert Park Public School is 1088th of 1,619 and Wyrallah Road Public School is 1595th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.