Booragul Public School vs Lake Macquarie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 284 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Booragul Public School
Booragul · Government primary · K-6
206 students · ICSEA 931
Lake Macquarie High School
Booragul · Government high school · 7-12
435 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Booragul Public School Booragul NSW | Lake Macquarie High School Booragul NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1373 of 1,619 | #335 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4223 of 4,908 | #935 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 206 | 435 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 98 | 193 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 101 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 52.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 19% |
| Suburb | Booragul 2284 | Booragul 2284 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | booragul-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakemacqua-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Macquarie High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 28.7).
- •Booragul Public School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Macquarie High School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 16.1).
- •Lake Macquarie High School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 206.
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 Booragul Public School better than Lake Macquarie High School?
On the Success Index, Lake Macquarie High School ranks higher (40.9 vs 28.7 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 Booragul Public School and Lake Macquarie High School?
About 284 m in a straight line, between Booragul and Booragul in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Booragul Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Macquarie High School has 8.2.
How do Booragul Public School and Lake Macquarie High School rank in NSW?
Booragul Public School is 1373rd of 1,619 and Lake Macquarie High School is 335th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.