Lake Cargelligo Central School vs St Francis Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 513 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Cargelligo Central School
Lake Cargelligo · Government combined · K-12
227 students · ICSEA 858
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Lake Cargelligo · Catholic primary · K-6
41 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Lake Cargelligo Central School Lake Cargelligo NSW | St Francis Xavier's Primary School Lake Cargelligo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1014 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 227 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 127 | 22 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 858 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 32% |
| Suburb | Lake Cargelligo 2672 | Lake Cargelligo 2672 |
| Council area | Lachlan | Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | lakecargel-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sfxlake.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Cargelligo Central School scores higher on the Success Index (32.5 vs 28.3).
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (909 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Cargelligo Central School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 41.
- •Lake Cargelligo Central School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
- •Lake Cargelligo Central School is a government school while St Francis Xavier'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 Lake Cargelligo Central School better than St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lake Cargelligo Central School ranks higher (32.5 vs 28.3 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 Lake Cargelligo Central School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Lake Cargelligo and Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Cargelligo Central School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's Primary School has 7.9.
How do Lake Cargelligo Central School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School rank in NSW?
Lake Cargelligo Central School is 271st of 314 and St Francis Xavier's Primary School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.