Lake Munmorah Public School vs Mannering Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Munmorah Public School
Lake Munmorah · Government primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 950
Mannering Park Public School
Mannering Park · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Lake Munmorah Public School Lake Munmorah NSW | Mannering Park Public School Mannering Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1428 of 1,619 | #1178 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4363 of 4,908 | #3672 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 384 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 213 | 91 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 19% |
| Suburb | Lake Munmorah 2259 | Mannering Park 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakemunmor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mannringpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mannering Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 26.9).
- •Lake Munmorah Public School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mannering Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •Lake Munmorah Public School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 193.
- •Mannering Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -8%).
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 Public School better than Mannering Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Mannering Park Public School ranks higher (36.5 vs 26.9 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 Public School and Mannering Park Public School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Munmorah and Mannering Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Munmorah Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mannering Park Public School has 13.0.
How do Lake Munmorah Public School and Mannering Park Public School rank in NSW?
Lake Munmorah Public School is 1428th of 1,619 and Mannering Park Public School is 1178th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.