Blue Mountains Grammar School vs Lawson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountains Grammar School
Wentworth Falls · Independent combined · K-12
512 students · ICSEA 1140
Lawson Public School
Lawson · Government primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Blue Mountains Grammar School Wentworth Falls NSW | Lawson Public School Lawson NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 314 | #876 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #161 of 1,259 | #2675 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 512 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 268 | 88 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 16% |
| Suburb | Wentworth Falls 2782 | Lawson 2783 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bmgs.nsw.edu.au | lawson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountains Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 50.1).
- •Blue Mountains Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blue Mountains Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.9).
- •Blue Mountains Grammar School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 196.
- •Blue Mountains Grammar School is a independent school while Lawson Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Blue Mountains Grammar School better than Lawson Public School?
On the Success Index, Blue Mountains Grammar School ranks higher (76.7 vs 50.1 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 Blue Mountains Grammar School and Lawson Public School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Wentworth Falls and Lawson in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blue Mountains Grammar School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lawson Public School has 12.9.
How do Blue Mountains Grammar School and Lawson Public School rank in NSW?
Blue Mountains Grammar School is 58th of 314 and Lawson Public School is 876th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.