La Perouse Public School vs Millers Forest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 143 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
Millers Forest Public School
Millers Forest · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | La Perouse Public School La Perouse NSW | Millers Forest Public School Millers Forest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1135 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3549 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 111 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 57 | 28 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 18% |
| Suburb | La Perouse 2036 | Millers Forest 2324 |
| Council area | Randwick | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | laperouse-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | millersfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •La Perouse Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.3 vs 26.2).
- •La Perouse Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 14.3).
- •La Perouse Public School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 60.
- •La Perouse Public School has grown faster over five years (59% vs 3%).
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 Millers Forest Public School?
On the Success Index, La Perouse Public School ranks higher (38.3 vs 26.2 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 Millers Forest Public School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between La Perouse and Millers Forest 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 Millers Forest Public School has 14.3.
How do La Perouse Public School and Millers Forest Public School rank in NSW?
La Perouse Public School is 1135th of 1,619 and Millers Forest Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.