Austral Public School vs Leppington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.8 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 Public School
Leppington · Government primary · K-6
507 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Austral Public School Austral NSW | Leppington Public School Leppington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #595 of 1,619 | #639 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1814 of 4,908 | #1948 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 846 | 507 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 428 | 237 / 270 |
| Foundation intake | 129 | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +188% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Leppington 2179 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | austral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | leppington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Austral Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 59.7).
- •Austral Public School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 507.
- •Austral Public School has grown faster over five years (188% vs 52%).
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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Austral Public School ranks higher (61.3 vs 59.7 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 Public School?
About 2.8 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 Public School has 17.5.
How do Austral Public School and Leppington Public School rank in NSW?
Austral Public School is 595th of 1,619 and Leppington Public School is 639th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.