Lake Illawarra High School vs Lake Illawarra South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 852 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Illawarra High School
Lake Illawarra · Government high school · 7-12
542 students · ICSEA 894
Lake Illawarra South Public School
Lake Illawarra · Government primary · K-6
177 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Lake Illawarra High School Lake Illawarra NSW | Lake Illawarra South Public School Lake Illawarra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #480 of 539 | #1271 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1317 of 1,472 | #3951 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 542 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 282 | 72 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 87 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.6 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 14% |
| Suburb | Lake Illawarra 2528 | Lake Illawarra 2528 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakeillawa-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakeillaws-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Illawarra South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.5 vs 24.8).
- •Lake Illawarra South Public School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Illawarra High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.0).
- •Lake Illawarra High School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 177.
- •Lake Illawarra High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -11%).
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 Illawarra High School better than Lake Illawarra South Public School?
On the Success Index, Lake Illawarra South Public School ranks higher (32.5 vs 24.8 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 Illawarra High School and Lake Illawarra South Public School?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Lake Illawarra and Lake Illawarra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Illawarra High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Illawarra South Public School has 15.0.
How do Lake Illawarra High School and Lake Illawarra South Public School rank in NSW?
Lake Illawarra High School is 480th of 539 and Lake Illawarra South Public School is 1271st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.