Budgewoi Public School vs Lake Munmorah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Budgewoi Public School
Budgewoi · Government primary · K-6
555 students · ICSEA 937
Lake Munmorah Public School
Lake Munmorah · Government primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Budgewoi Public School Budgewoi NSW | Lake Munmorah Public School Lake Munmorah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1415 of 1,619 | #1428 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4318 of 4,908 | #4363 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 555 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 305 | 171 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 16% |
| Suburb | Budgewoi 2262 | Lake Munmorah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | budgewoi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakemunmor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.4 vs 26.9).
- •Lake Munmorah Public School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Munmorah Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Budgewoi Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 384.
- •Budgewoi Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -8%).
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 Budgewoi Public School better than Lake Munmorah 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 Budgewoi Public School and Lake Munmorah Public School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Budgewoi Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Munmorah Public School has 15.1.
How do Budgewoi Public School and Lake Munmorah Public School rank in NSW?
Budgewoi Public School is 1415th of 1,619 and Lake Munmorah Public School is 1428th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.