Lake Macquarie High School vs Liverpool Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 122 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Macquarie High School
Booragul · Government high school · 7-12
435 students · ICSEA 925
Liverpool Boys High School
Liverpool · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Lake Macquarie High School Booragul NSW | Liverpool Boys High School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 539 | #370 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #935 of 1,472 | #1040 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 435 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 242 | 0 / 555 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 101 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.7 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 3% |
| Suburb | Booragul 2284 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakemacqua-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | liverpoolb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Macquarie High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 36.2).
- •Lake Macquarie High School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.3).
- •Liverpool Boys High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 435.
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 Macquarie High School better than Liverpool Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Lake Macquarie High School ranks higher (40.9 vs 36.2 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 Macquarie High School and Liverpool Boys High School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Booragul and Liverpool in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Macquarie High School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liverpool Boys High School has 10.3.
How do Lake Macquarie High School and Liverpool Boys High School rank in NSW?
Lake Macquarie High School is 335th of 539 and Liverpool Boys High School is 370th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.