Glen Innes West Infants School vs Lismore South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 181 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Innes West Infants School
Glen Innes · Government primary · K-2
19 students · ICSEA 898
Lismore South Public School
South Lismore · Government primary · P-6
106 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Glen Innes West Infants School Glen Innes NSW | Lismore South Public School South Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1519 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4610 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | P-6 |
| Students | 19 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 8 | 40 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | – | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 25% |
| Suburb | Glen Innes 2370 | South Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Glen Innes Severn | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gleninnesw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lismoresth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lismore South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.2 vs 13.9).
- •Lismore South Public School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 19.
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 Glen Innes West Infants School better than Lismore South Public School?
On the Success Index, Lismore South Public School ranks higher (23.2 vs 13.9 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 Glen Innes West Infants School and Lismore South Public School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Glen Innes and South Lismore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Glen Innes West Infants School and Lismore South Public School rank in NSW?
Glen Innes West Infants School is unranked and Lismore South Public School is 1519th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.