Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham vs Petersham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 459 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham
Lewisham · Independent combined · 5-12
1,231 students · ICSEA 1074
Petersham Public School
Petersham · Government primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham Lewisham NSW | Petersham Public School Petersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 314 | #188 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #510 of 1,259 | #674 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,231 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,231 | 108 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 201 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.1 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lewisham 2049 | Petersham 2049 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbhslewisham.nsw.edu.au/ | petersham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Petersham Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 56.8).
- •Petersham Public School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.6).
- •Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham is the larger school with 1,231 students compared with 232.
- •Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -15%).
- •Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham is a independent school while Petersham Public School is a government 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 Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham better than Petersham Public School?
On the Success Index, Petersham Public School ranks higher (73.6 vs 56.8 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 Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham and Petersham Public School?
About 459 m in a straight line, between Lewisham and Petersham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Petersham Public School has 15.6.
How do Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham and Petersham Public School rank in NSW?
Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham is 161st of 314 and Petersham Public School is 188th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.