Gwandalan Public School vs Lake Munmorah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gwandalan Public School
Gwandalan · Government primary · K-6
351 students · ICSEA 953
Lake Munmorah High School
Lake Munmorah · Government high school · 7-12
610 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Gwandalan Public School Gwandalan NSW | Lake Munmorah High School Lake Munmorah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1453 of 1,619 | #477 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4438 of 4,908 | #1306 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 351 | 610 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 157 | 305 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 57.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 19% |
| Suburb | Gwandalan 2259 | Lake Munmorah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gwandalan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakemunmor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.9 vs 25.1).
- •Gwandalan Public School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Munmorah High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.6).
- •Lake Munmorah High School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 351.
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 Gwandalan Public School better than Lake Munmorah High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gwandalan Public School and Lake Munmorah High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Gwandalan and Lake Munmorah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gwandalan Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Munmorah High School has 10.5.
How do Gwandalan Public School and Lake Munmorah High School rank in NSW?
Gwandalan Public School is 1453rd of 1,619 and Lake Munmorah High School is 477th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.