Kings Langley Public School vs St Bernadette's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Langley Public School
Kings Langley · Government primary · K-6
567 students · ICSEA 1081
St Bernadette's Primary School
Lalor Park · Catholic primary · K-6
226 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Kings Langley Public School Kings Langley NSW | St Bernadette's Primary School Lalor Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #559 of 1,619 | #555 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1725 of 4,908 | #1703 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 567 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 280 / 287 | 107 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kings Langley 2147 | Lalor Park 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingslangl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stbernadetteslalorpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.2 vs 62.4).
- •Kings Langley Public School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernadette's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.2).
- •Kings Langley Public School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 226.
- •St Bernadette's Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -15%).
- •Kings Langley Public School is a government school while St Bernadette's Primary School 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 Kings Langley Public School better than St Bernadette's Primary 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 Kings Langley Public School and St Bernadette's Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kings Langley and Lalor Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kings Langley Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernadette's Primary School has 13.1.
How do Kings Langley Public School and St Bernadette's Primary School rank in NSW?
Kings Langley Public School is 559th of 1,619 and St Bernadette's Primary School is 555th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.