Lambton Public School vs St John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 271 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lambton Public School
Lambton · Government primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 1065
St John's Primary School
Lambton · Catholic primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Lambton Public School Lambton NSW | St John's Primary School Lambton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #464 of 1,619 | #411 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1403 of 4,908 | #1263 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 339 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 174 | 97 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Lambton 2299 | Lambton 2299 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lambton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lambton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 65.7).
- •St John's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lambton Public School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 200.
- •St John's Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
- •Lambton Public School is a government school while St John'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 Public School better than St John's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 65.7 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 Public School and St John's Primary School?
About 271 m in a straight line, between Lambton and Lambton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lambton Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Primary School has 15.9.
How do Lambton Public School and St John's Primary School rank in NSW?
Lambton Public School is 464th of 1,619 and St John's Primary School is 411th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.