Lambton High School vs St Therese's Primary School
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.
Lambton High School
Lambton · Government high school · 7-12
1,176 students · ICSEA 1057
St Therese's Primary School
New Lambton · Catholic primary · K-6
543 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Lambton High School Lambton NSW | St Therese's Primary School New Lambton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 539 | #499 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #355 of 1,472 | #1510 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,176 | 543 |
| Girls / boys | 561 / 615 | 251 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.2 | 32.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lambton 2299 | New Lambton 2305 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lambton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | newlambton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lambton High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 64.4).
- •St Therese's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lambton High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.0).
- •Lambton High School is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 543.
- •Lambton High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -10%).
- •Lambton High School is a government school while St Therese's Primary School is a catholic 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 Lambton High School better than St Therese's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lambton High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 64.4 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 Lambton High School and St Therese's Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lambton and New Lambton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lambton High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese's Primary School has 17.0.
How do Lambton High School and St Therese's Primary School rank in NSW?
Lambton High School is 145th of 539 and St Therese's Primary School is 499th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.