Lake Munmorah High School vs Lake Munmorah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 117 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Munmorah High School
Lake Munmorah · Government high school · 7-12
610 students · ICSEA 925
Lake Munmorah Public School
Lake Munmorah · Government primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Lake Munmorah High School Lake Munmorah NSW | Lake Munmorah Public School Lake Munmorah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #477 of 539 | #1428 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1306 of 1,472 | #4363 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 610 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 305 | 171 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 16% |
| Suburb | Lake Munmorah 2259 | Lake Munmorah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakemunmor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakemunmor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Munmorah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 25.1).
- •Lake Munmorah Public School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Munmorah High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.1).
- •Lake Munmorah High School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 384.
- •Lake Munmorah Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -16%).
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 Munmorah High School better than Lake Munmorah Public School?
On the Success Index, Lake Munmorah Public School ranks higher (26.9 vs 25.1 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 Munmorah High School and Lake Munmorah Public School?
About 117 m in a straight line, between Lake Munmorah and Lake Munmorah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Munmorah High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Munmorah Public School has 15.1.
How do Lake Munmorah High School and Lake Munmorah Public School rank in NSW?
Lake Munmorah High School is 477th of 539 and Lake Munmorah Public School is 1428th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.