Caringbah Public School vs Lilli Pilli Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caringbah Public School
Caringbah · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 1088
Lilli Pilli Public School
Lilli Pilli · Government primary · K-6
323 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Caringbah Public School Caringbah NSW | Lilli Pilli Public School Lilli Pilli NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 1,619 | #493 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #533 of 4,908 | #1497 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 394 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 206 | 157 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Caringbah 2229 | Lilli Pilli 2229 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caringbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lillipilli-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Caringbah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 64.5).
- •Lilli Pilli Public School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caringbah Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.2).
- •Caringbah Public School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 323.
- •Caringbah Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -16%).
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 Caringbah Public School better than Lilli Pilli Public School?
On the Success Index, Caringbah Public School ranks higher (75.0 vs 64.5 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 Caringbah Public School and Lilli Pilli Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Caringbah and Lilli Pilli in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caringbah Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lilli Pilli Public School has 18.2.
How do Caringbah Public School and Lilli Pilli Public School rank in NSW?
Caringbah Public School is 137th of 1,619 and Lilli Pilli Public School is 493rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.