Lalor Park Public School vs Seven Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km 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
Seven Hills High School
Seven Hills · Government high school · 7-12
480 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Lalor Park Public School Lalor Park NSW | Seven Hills High School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1216 of 1,619 | #254 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3782 of 4,908 | #670 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | P-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 187 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 98 | 218 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 47.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 8% |
| Suburb | Lalor Park 2147 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lalorpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sevenhills-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Seven Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 34.9).
- •Seven Hills High School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 10.0).
- •Seven Hills High School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 187.
- •Seven Hills High School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 25%).
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 Seven Hills High School?
On the Success Index, Seven Hills High School ranks higher (53.4 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 Seven Hills High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lalor Park and Seven Hills 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 Seven Hills High School has 10.0.
How do Lalor Park Public School and Seven Hills High School rank in NSW?
Lalor Park Public School is 1216th of 1,619 and Seven Hills High School is 254th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.