Gundagai South Public School vs Lalor Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 298 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gundagai South Public School
South Gundagai · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 916
Lalor Park Public School
Lalor Park · Government primary · P-6
187 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Gundagai South Public School South Gundagai NSW | Lalor Park Public School Lalor Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1216 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3782 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 47 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 24 | 89 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 18% |
| Suburb | South Gundagai 2722 | Lalor Park 2147 |
| Council area | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | gundagais-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lalorpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lalor Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 25.9).
- •Lalor Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 14.7).
- •Lalor Park Public School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 47.
- •Gundagai South Public School has grown faster over five years (57% vs 25%).
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 Gundagai South Public School better than Lalor Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Lalor Park Public School ranks higher (34.9 vs 25.9 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 Gundagai South Public School and Lalor Park Public School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between South Gundagai and Lalor Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gundagai South Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lalor Park Public School has 6.6.
How do Gundagai South Public School and Lalor Park Public School rank in NSW?
Gundagai South Public School is unranked and Lalor Park Public School is 1216th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.