Lalor Park Public School vs Lynwood Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 814 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lalor Park Public School
Lalor Park · Government primary · P-6
187 students · ICSEA 916
Lynwood Park Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
223 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Lalor Park Public School Lalor Park NSW | Lynwood Park Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1216 of 1,619 | #1133 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3782 of 4,908 | #3541 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 187 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 98 | 114 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 9% |
| Suburb | Lalor Park 2147 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lalorpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lynwoodpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lynwood Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 34.9).
- •Lynwood Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 16.5).
- •Lynwood Park Public School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 187.
- •Lalor Park Public School has grown faster over five years (25% 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 Lalor Park Public School better than Lynwood Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Lynwood Park Public School ranks higher (38.4 vs 34.9 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 Lalor Park Public School and Lynwood Park Public School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Lalor Park and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor Park Public School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lynwood Park Public School has 16.5.
How do Lalor Park Public School and Lynwood Park Public School rank in NSW?
Lalor Park Public School is 1216th of 1,619 and Lynwood Park Public School is 1133rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.