Banksia Road Public School vs Mount Lewis Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Road Public School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-6
512 students · ICSEA 980
Mount Lewis Infants School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-2
173 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Banksia Road Public School Greenacre NSW | Mount Lewis Infants School Greenacre NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1056 of 1,619 | #422 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3304 of 4,908 | #1298 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 512 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 263 | 73 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Greenacre 2190 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksiard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtlewisinf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Lewis Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 41.7).
- •Mount Lewis Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Lewis Infants School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.3).
- •Banksia Road Public School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 173.
- •Mount Lewis Infants School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
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 Banksia Road Public School better than Mount Lewis Infants School?
On the Success Index, Mount Lewis Infants School ranks higher (66.8 vs 41.7 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 Banksia Road Public School and Mount Lewis Infants School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Greenacre and Greenacre in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Road Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Lewis Infants School has 11.1.
How do Banksia Road Public School and Mount Lewis Infants School rank in NSW?
Banksia Road Public School is 1056th of 1,619 and Mount Lewis Infants School is 422nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.