Austral Public School vs Leppington Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austral Public School
Austral · Government primary · K-6
846 students · ICSEA 1032
Leppington Anglican College
Leppington · Independent combined · K-9
485 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Austral Public School Austral NSW | Leppington Anglican College Leppington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #595 of 1,619 | #128 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1814 of 4,908 | #414 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-9 |
| Students | 846 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 428 | 262 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 129 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 52 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +188% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Leppington 2179 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | austral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | – |
The verdict
- •Leppington Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 61.3).
- •Leppington Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Austral Public School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 485.
- •Austral Public School is a government school while Leppington Anglican College is an independent 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 Austral Public School better than Leppington Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Leppington Anglican College ranks higher (62.5 vs 61.3 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 Austral Public School and Leppington Anglican College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Austral and Leppington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austral Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leppington Anglican College has 16.8.
How do Austral Public School and Leppington Anglican College rank in NSW?
Austral Public School is 595th of 1,619 and Leppington Anglican College is 128th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.