Lake Macquarie High School vs Teralba Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Teralba Public School
Teralba · Government primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Lake Macquarie High School Booragul NSW | Teralba Public School Teralba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 539 | #1128 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #935 of 1,472 | #3532 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 435 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 242 | 55 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 101 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.7 | 7.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 24% |
| Suburb | Booragul 2284 | Teralba 2284 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakemacqua-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | teralba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Macquarie High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 38.6).
- •Teralba Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Macquarie High School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 14.4).
- •Lake Macquarie High School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 111.
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 Teralba Public School?
On the Success Index, Lake Macquarie High School ranks higher (40.9 vs 38.6 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 Teralba Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Booragul and Teralba 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 Teralba Public School has 14.4.
How do Lake Macquarie High School and Teralba Public School rank in NSW?
Lake Macquarie High School is 335th of 539 and Teralba Public School is 1128th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.