Bilgola Plateau Public School vs Lewisham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bilgola Plateau Public School
Bilgola Plateau · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1121
Lewisham Public School
Lewisham · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Bilgola Plateau Public School Bilgola Plateau NSW | Lewisham Public School Lewisham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #390 of 1,619 | #153 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1218 of 4,908 | #570 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 344 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 167 | 103 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bilgola Plateau 2107 | Lewisham 2049 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bilgolapla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lewisham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lewisham Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 67.8).
- •Lewisham Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.1).
- •Bilgola Plateau Public School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 198.
- •Lewisham Public School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -36%).
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 Bilgola Plateau Public School better than Lewisham Public School?
On the Success Index, Lewisham Public School ranks higher (74.6 vs 67.8 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 Bilgola Plateau Public School and Lewisham Public School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Bilgola Plateau and Lewisham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bilgola Plateau Public School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lewisham Public School has 17.1.
How do Bilgola Plateau Public School and Lewisham Public School rank in NSW?
Bilgola Plateau Public School is 390th of 1,619 and Lewisham Public School is 153rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.