Lake Heights Public School vs Llandilo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 88 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Heights Public School
Lake Heights · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 941
Llandilo Public School
Llandilo · Government primary · K-6
155 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Lake Heights Public School Lake Heights NSW | Llandilo Public School Llandilo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1212 of 1,619 | #1421 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3774 of 4,908 | #4337 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 147 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 78 | 75 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 14% |
| Suburb | Lake Heights 2502 | Llandilo 2747 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakeheight-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | llandilo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 27.2).
- •Llandilo Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Llandilo Public School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 147.
- •Lake Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -52%).
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 Heights Public School better than Llandilo Public School?
On the Success Index, Lake Heights Public School ranks higher (35.0 vs 27.2 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 Lake Heights Public School and Llandilo Public School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Lake Heights and Llandilo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Heights Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Llandilo Public School has 12.4.
How do Lake Heights Public School and Llandilo Public School rank in NSW?
Lake Heights Public School is 1212th of 1,619 and Llandilo Public School is 1421st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.