La Perouse Public School vs Malabar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
La Perouse Public School
La Perouse · Government primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 920
Malabar Public School
Malabar · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | La Perouse Public School La Perouse NSW | Malabar Public School Malabar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1135 of 1,619 | #668 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3549 of 4,908 | #2036 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 111 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 57 | 124 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 9% |
| Suburb | La Perouse 2036 | Malabar 2036 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | laperouse-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | malabar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Malabar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 38.3).
- •Malabar Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Perouse Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 17.3).
- •Malabar Public School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 111.
- •La Perouse Public School has grown faster over five years (59% vs -19%).
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 La Perouse Public School better than Malabar Public School?
On the Success Index, Malabar Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 38.3 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 La Perouse Public School and Malabar Public School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between La Perouse and Malabar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
La Perouse Public School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malabar Public School has 17.3.
How do La Perouse Public School and Malabar Public School rank in NSW?
La Perouse Public School is 1135th of 1,619 and Malabar Public School is 668th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.