Blacktown Boys High School vs Lynwood Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blacktown Boys High School
Blacktown · Government high school · 7-12
898 students · ICSEA 1053
Lynwood Park Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
223 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Blacktown Boys High School Blacktown NSW | Lynwood Park Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 539 | #1133 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #347 of 1,472 | #3541 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 898 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 898 | 114 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 177 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktownb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lynwoodpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blacktown Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 38.4).
- •Blacktown Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blacktown Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.5).
- •Blacktown Boys High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 223.
- •Blacktown Boys High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -8%).
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 Blacktown Boys High School better than Lynwood Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Blacktown Boys High School ranks higher (67.4 vs 38.4 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 Blacktown Boys High School and Lynwood Park Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blacktown Boys High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lynwood Park Public School has 16.5.
How do Blacktown Boys High School and Lynwood Park Public School rank in NSW?
Blacktown Boys High School is 141st of 539 and Lynwood Park Public School is 1133rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.