Castlereagh Public School vs The Lakes Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castlereagh Public School
Castlereagh · Government primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 968
The Lakes Christian College
Castlereagh · Independent combined · K-12
330 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Castlereagh Public School Castlereagh NSW | The Lakes Christian College Castlereagh NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1168 of 1,619 | #233 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3649 of 4,908 | #766 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 126 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 63 | 180 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 24.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Castlereagh 2749 | Castlereagh 2749 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlereag-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.thelakescc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Lakes Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 36.8).
- •The Lakes Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Lakes Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.4).
- •The Lakes Christian College is the larger school with 330 students compared with 126.
- •Castlereagh Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 7%).
- •Castlereagh Public School is a government school while The Lakes Christian 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 Castlereagh Public School better than The Lakes Christian College?
On the Success Index, The Lakes Christian College ranks higher (44.9 vs 36.8 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 Castlereagh Public School and The Lakes Christian College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Castlereagh and Castlereagh in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castlereagh Public School has 19.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Lakes Christian College has 13.7.
How do Castlereagh Public School and The Lakes Christian College rank in NSW?
Castlereagh Public School is 1168th of 1,619 and The Lakes Christian College is 233rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.