Holy Spirit Catholic College vs Lakemba Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 639 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic College
Lakemba · Catholic high school · 7-12
730 students · ICSEA 999
Lakemba Public School
Lakemba · Government primary · K-6
428 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic College Lakemba NSW | Lakemba Public School Lakemba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #340 of 539 | #934 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #961 of 1,472 | #2890 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 730 | 428 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 378 | 218 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.4 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Lakemba 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holyspiritlakemba.syd.catholic.edu.au | lakemba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lakemba Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 39.7).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 428.
- •Lakemba Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -22%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College is a catholic school while Lakemba Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Holy Spirit Catholic College better than Lakemba Public School?
On the Success Index, Lakemba Public School ranks higher (47.3 vs 39.7 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 Holy Spirit Catholic College and Lakemba Public School?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Lakemba and Lakemba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Catholic College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakemba Public School has 14.5.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic College and Lakemba Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Catholic College is 340th of 539 and Lakemba Public School is 934th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.