Lakelands Public School vs South West Rocks Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 453 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lakelands Public School
Dapto · Government primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 952
South West Rocks Public School
South West Rocks · Government primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Lakelands Public School Dapto NSW | South West Rocks Public School South West Rocks NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1372 of 1,619 | #1329 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4216 of 4,908 | #4107 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 370 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 175 | 167 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 23% |
| Suburb | Dapto 2530 | South West Rocks 2431 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | lakelands-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthwestroc-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •South West Rocks Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 28.8).
- •Lakelands Public School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 348.
- •Lakelands Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 1%).
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 Lakelands Public School better than South West Rocks Public School?
On the Success Index, South West Rocks Public School ranks higher (30.2 vs 28.8 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 Lakelands Public School and South West Rocks Public School?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Dapto and South West Rocks in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakelands Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South West Rocks Public School has 17.1.
How do Lakelands Public School and South West Rocks Public School rank in NSW?
Lakelands Public School is 1372nd of 1,619 and South West Rocks Public School is 1329th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.