Jilliby Public School vs Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jilliby Public School
Wyong · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 989
Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School
Warnervale · Independent combined · K-12
796 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Jilliby Public School Wyong NSW | Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School Warnervale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #223 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #714 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 60 | 796 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 44 | 424 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 50 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 63.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 22.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Wyong 2259 | Warnervale 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | jilliby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.lakes.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 43.8).
- •Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 60.
- •Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -19%).
- •Jilliby Public School is a government school while Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School is an independent 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 Jilliby Public School better than Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School ranks higher (47.3 vs 43.8 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 Jilliby Public School and Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Wyong and Warnervale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jilliby Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School has 12.5.
How do Jilliby Public School and Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School rank in NSW?
Jilliby Public School is unranked and Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School is 223rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.