Budgewoi Public School vs The Lakes College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.4 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
The Lakes College
Blue Haven · Independent special · 9-10
24 students · ICSEA 843
| Measure | Budgewoi Public School Budgewoi NSW | The Lakes College Blue Haven NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1415 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4318 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-10 |
| Students | 555 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 305 | 15 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 843 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 38% |
| Suburb | Budgewoi 2262 | Blue Haven 2262 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | budgewoi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/the-lakes-college/ |
The verdict
- •Budgewoi Public School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 843), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Lakes College has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 15.7).
- •Budgewoi Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 24.
- •Budgewoi Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
- •Budgewoi Public School is a government school while The Lakes College is an independent 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 Budgewoi Public School better than The Lakes College?
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 The Lakes College?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Budgewoi and Blue Haven 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 The Lakes College has 5.5.
How do Budgewoi Public School and The Lakes College rank in NSW?
Budgewoi Public School is 1415th of 1,619 and The Lakes College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.