Blaxland High School vs Lapstone Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blaxland High School
Blaxland · Government high school · 7-12
998 students · ICSEA 1065
Lapstone Public School
Glenbrook · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Blaxland High School Blaxland NSW | Lapstone Public School Glenbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 539 | #320 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #374 of 1,472 | #1066 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 998 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 482 / 516 | 89 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.2 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blaxland 2774 | Glenbrook 2773 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blaxland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lapstone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lapstone Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 66.2).
- •Lapstone Public School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blaxland High School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •Blaxland High School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 158.
- •Blaxland High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -29%).
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 Blaxland High School better than Lapstone Public School?
On the Success Index, Lapstone Public School ranks higher (69.4 vs 66.2 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 Blaxland High School and Lapstone Public School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Blaxland and Glenbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blaxland High School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lapstone Public School has 15.2.
How do Blaxland High School and Lapstone Public School rank in NSW?
Blaxland High School is 152nd of 539 and Lapstone Public School is 320th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.