Figtree High School vs Lindsay Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Figtree High School
Figtree · Government high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 1013
Lindsay Park Public School
Wollongong · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Figtree High School Figtree NSW | Lindsay Park Public School Wollongong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 539 | #602 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #602 of 1,472 | #1831 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 880 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 435 / 445 | 168 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | – | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Figtree 2525 | Wollongong 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | figtree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lindsaypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lindsay Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 56.1).
- •Lindsay Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Figtree High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.4).
- •Figtree High School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 334.
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 Figtree High School better than Lindsay Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Lindsay Park Public School ranks higher (61.1 vs 56.1 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 Figtree High School and Lindsay Park Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Figtree and Wollongong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Figtree High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lindsay Park Public School has 18.4.
How do Figtree High School and Lindsay Park Public School rank in NSW?
Figtree High School is 233rd of 539 and Lindsay Park Public School is 602nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.