Lakemba Public School vs Rissalah College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 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
Rissalah College
Lakemba · Independent combined · K-12
946 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Lakemba Public School Lakemba NSW | Rissalah College Lakemba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #934 of 1,619 | #205 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2890 of 4,908 | #655 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 428 | 946 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 210 | 528 / 418 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +59% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 61.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Lakemba 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakemba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.rissalah.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rissalah College scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 47.3).
- •Rissalah College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakemba Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Rissalah College is the larger school with 946 students compared with 428.
- •Rissalah College has grown faster over five years (59% vs -6%).
- •Lakemba Public School is a government school while Rissalah College is an independent 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 Lakemba Public School better than Rissalah College?
On the Success Index, Rissalah College ranks higher (50.1 vs 47.3 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 Lakemba Public School and Rissalah College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lakemba and Lakemba 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 Rissalah College has 15.4.
How do Lakemba Public School and Rissalah College rank in NSW?
Lakemba Public School is 934th of 1,619 and Rissalah College is 205th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.