Lake Munmorah High School vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 145 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
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Lake Munmorah · Catholic primary · K-6
431 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Lake Munmorah High School Lake Munmorah NSW | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Lake Munmorah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #477 of 539 | #972 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1306 of 1,472 | #3016 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 610 | 431 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 305 | 198 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | – | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 12% |
| 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 | www.sblmdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 25.1).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Munmorah High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.3).
- •Lake Munmorah High School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 431.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -16%).
- •Lake Munmorah High School is a government school while St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.9 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 St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 145 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 St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Lake Munmorah High School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Lake Munmorah High School is 477th of 539 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 972nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.