Canterbury Vale School vs Lakemba Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 973 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Vale School
Lakemba · Government special · U
36 students · ICSEA 921
Lakemba Public School
Lakemba · Government primary · K-6
428 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Canterbury Vale School Lakemba NSW | Lakemba Public School Lakemba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #934 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2890 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 36 | 428 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 29 | 218 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 2.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Lakemba 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cantervale-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakemba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lakemba Public School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury Vale School has fewer students per teacher (2.3 vs 14.5).
- •Lakemba Public School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 36.
- •Canterbury Vale School has grown faster over five years (57% vs -6%).
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 Canterbury Vale School better than Lakemba 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 Canterbury Vale School and Lakemba Public School?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Lakemba and Lakemba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury Vale School has 2.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakemba Public School has 14.5.
How do Canterbury Vale School and Lakemba Public School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Vale School is unranked and Lakemba Public School is 934th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.