Colyton Public School vs Lake Cathie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 310 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colyton Public School
Mount Druitt · Government primary · K-6
714 students · ICSEA 1007
Lake Cathie Public School
Lake Cathie · Government primary · K-6
395 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Colyton Public School Mount Druitt NSW | Lake Cathie Public School Lake Cathie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1096 of 1,619 | #895 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3435 of 4,908 | #2754 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 714 | 395 |
| Girls / boys | 365 / 349 | 187 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 14% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Lake Cathie 2445 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | colyton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakecathie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Cathie Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 39.8).
- •Colyton Public School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 395.
- •Lake Cathie Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -20%).
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 Colyton Public School better than Lake Cathie Public School?
On the Success Index, Lake Cathie Public School ranks higher (49.2 vs 39.8 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 Colyton Public School and Lake Cathie Public School?
About 310 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Lake Cathie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colyton Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Cathie Public School has 16.1.
How do Colyton Public School and Lake Cathie Public School rank in NSW?
Colyton Public School is 1096th of 1,619 and Lake Cathie Public School is 895th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.