Hume Public School vs Lavington East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hume Public School
Lavington · Government primary · P-6
175 students · ICSEA 836
Lavington East Public School
Lavington · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Hume Public School Lavington NSW | Lavington East Public School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1461 of 1,619 | #1555 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4456 of 4,908 | #4696 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 175 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 91 | 147 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 836 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 19% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hume-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lavingtone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hume Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.6 vs 21.8).
- •Lavington East Public School has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hume Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.7).
- •Lavington East Public School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 175.
- •Hume Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -17%).
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 Hume Public School better than Lavington East Public School?
On the Success Index, Hume Public School ranks higher (25.6 vs 21.8 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 Hume Public School and Lavington East Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lavington and Lavington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hume Public School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lavington East Public School has 13.7.
How do Hume Public School and Lavington East Public School rank in NSW?
Hume Public School is 1461st of 1,619 and Lavington East Public School is 1555th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.