Coonabarabran Public School vs Lethbridge Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 308 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coonabarabran Public School
Coonabarabran · Government primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 856
Lethbridge Park Public School
Lethbridge Park · Government primary · P-6
437 students · ICSEA 855
| Measure | Coonabarabran Public School Coonabarabran NSW | Lethbridge Park Public School Lethbridge Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1591 of 1,619 | #1324 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4815 of 4,908 | #4092 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 200 | 437 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 101 | 225 / 212 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 856 | 855 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 40.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 36% |
| Suburb | Coonabarabran 2357 | Lethbridge Park 2770 |
| Council area | Warrumbungle | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | coonabarab-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lethbridpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lethbridge Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.4 vs 19.1).
- •Coonabarabran Public School has the higher ICSEA (856 vs 855), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lethbridge Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.2).
- •Lethbridge Park Public School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 200.
- •Lethbridge Park Public School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Coonabarabran Public School better than Lethbridge Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Lethbridge Park Public School ranks higher (30.4 vs 19.1 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 Coonabarabran Public School and Lethbridge Park Public School?
About 308 km in a straight line, between Coonabarabran and Lethbridge Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coonabarabran Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lethbridge Park Public School has 10.7.
How do Coonabarabran Public School and Lethbridge Park Public School rank in NSW?
Coonabarabran Public School is 1591st of 1,619 and Lethbridge Park Public School is 1324th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.