Braidwood Central School vs Lord Howe Island Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 963 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braidwood Central School
Braidwood · Government combined · K-12
306 students · ICSEA 1005
Lord Howe Island Central School
Lord Howe Island · Government combined · K-12
35 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Braidwood Central School Braidwood NSW | Lord Howe Island Central School Lord Howe Island NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #658 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 306 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 166 | 18 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 3.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Braidwood 2622 | Lord Howe Island 2898 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Unincorporated NSW |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | braidwood-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | lordhowe-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Braidwood Central School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 45.6).
- •Lord Howe Island Central School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Braidwood Central School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 35.
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 Braidwood Central School better than Lord Howe Island Central School?
On the Success Index, Braidwood Central School ranks higher (50.0 vs 45.6 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 Braidwood Central School and Lord Howe Island Central School?
About 963 km in a straight line, between Braidwood and Lord Howe Island in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braidwood Central School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lord Howe Island Central School has 9.5.
How do Braidwood Central School and Lord Howe Island Central School rank in NSW?
Braidwood Central School is 207th of 314 and Lord Howe Island Central School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.