Bridge Road School vs Forest Lodge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 829 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bridge Road School
Camperdown · Government special · U
37 students · ICSEA 977
Forest Lodge Public School
Forest Lodge · Government primary · K-6
307 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Bridge Road School Camperdown NSW | Forest Lodge Public School Forest Lodge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #56 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #240 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 37 | 307 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 31 | 169 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 2% |
| Suburb | Camperdown 2050 | Forest Lodge 2037 |
| Council area | Inner West | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bridgerd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | forestlodg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Forest Lodge Public School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bridge Road School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 16.2).
- •Forest Lodge Public School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 37.
- •Bridge Road School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -14%).
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 Bridge Road School better than Forest Lodge Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridge Road School and Forest Lodge Public School?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Camperdown and Forest Lodge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bridge Road School has 3.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forest Lodge Public School has 16.2.
How do Bridge Road School and Forest Lodge Public School rank in NSW?
Bridge Road School is unranked and Forest Lodge Public School is 56th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.