Lakemba Public School vs Punchbowl Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lakemba Public School
Lakemba · Government primary · K-6
428 students · ICSEA 999
Punchbowl Public School
Punchbowl · Government primary · P-6
528 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Lakemba Public School Lakemba NSW | Punchbowl Public School Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #934 of 1,619 | #922 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2890 of 4,908 | #2855 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 428 | 528 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 210 | 244 / 284 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakemba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | punchbowl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.3 vs 47.8).
- •Lakemba Public School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Punchbowl Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.5).
- •Punchbowl Public School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 428.
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 Lakemba Public School better than Punchbowl Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakemba Public School and Punchbowl Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lakemba and Punchbowl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakemba Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Punchbowl Public School has 11.9.
How do Lakemba Public School and Punchbowl Public School rank in NSW?
Lakemba Public School is 934th of 1,619 and Punchbowl Public School is 922nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.