Lake Illawarra South Public School vs Peterborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Illawarra South Public School
Lake Illawarra · Government primary · K-6
177 students · ICSEA 954
Peterborough School
Warilla · Government special · U
115 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Lake Illawarra South Public School Lake Illawarra NSW | Peterborough School Warilla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1271 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3951 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 177 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 105 | 29 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 16% |
| Suburb | Lake Illawarra 2528 | Warilla 2528 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakeillaws-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | peterboro-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Illawarra South Public School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peterborough School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 15.0).
- •Lake Illawarra South Public School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 115.
- •Peterborough School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 South Public School better than Peterborough School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Illawarra South Public School and Peterborough School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Illawarra and Warilla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Illawarra South Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peterborough School has 4.9.
How do Lake Illawarra South Public School and Peterborough School rank in NSW?
Lake Illawarra South Public School is 1271st of 1,619 and Peterborough School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.