Lakemba Public School vs Wiley Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 204 m 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
Wiley Park Public School
Wiley Park · Government primary · K-6
550 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Lakemba Public School Lakemba NSW | Wiley Park Public School Wiley Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #934 of 1,619 | #882 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2890 of 4,908 | #2708 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 428 | 550 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 210 | 290 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Wiley Park 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakemba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wileypark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wiley Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 47.3).
- •Lakemba Public School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wiley Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Wiley Park Public School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 428.
- •Lakemba Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -13%).
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 Wiley Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Wiley Park Public School ranks higher (49.8 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 Wiley Park Public School?
About 204 m in a straight line, between Lakemba and Wiley Park 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 Wiley Park Public School has 13.2.
How do Lakemba Public School and Wiley Park Public School rank in NSW?
Lakemba Public School is 934th of 1,619 and Wiley Park Public School is 882nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.