Islington Public School vs St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Islington Public School
Islington · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1090
St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
Broadmeadow · Catholic special · U
47 students · ICSEA 869
| Measure | Islington Public School Islington NSW | St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre Broadmeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #433 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 159 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 77 | 27 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 869 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 28% |
| Suburb | Islington 2296 | Broadmeadow 2292 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | islington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stlaurence.flexi.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Islington Public School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 869), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 9.4).
- •Islington Public School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 47.
- •St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre has grown faster over five years (12% vs -5%).
- •Islington Public School is a government school while St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre is a catholic 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 Islington Public School better than St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre?
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 Islington Public School and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Islington and Broadmeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Islington Public School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre has 6.9.
How do Islington Public School and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre rank in NSW?
Islington Public School is 113th of 1,619 and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.