Lapstone Public School vs Our Lady of The Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lapstone Public School
Glenbrook · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 1113
Our Lady of The Way Primary School
Emu Plains · Catholic primary · K-6
328 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Lapstone Public School Glenbrook NSW | Our Lady of The Way Primary School Emu Plains NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 1,619 | #587 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1066 of 4,908 | #1799 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 158 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 69 | 172 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Glenbrook 2773 | Emu Plains 2750 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lapstone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olowemuplains.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lapstone Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 61.5).
- •Lapstone Public School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of The Way Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Our Lady of The Way Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 158.
- •Our Lady of The Way Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -29%).
- •Lapstone Public School is a government school while Our Lady of The Way 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 Lapstone Public School better than Our Lady of The Way Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lapstone Public School ranks higher (69.4 vs 61.5 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 Lapstone Public School and Our Lady of The Way Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Glenbrook and Emu Plains in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lapstone Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of The Way Primary School has 12.9.
How do Lapstone Public School and Our Lady of The Way Primary School rank in NSW?
Lapstone Public School is 320th of 1,619 and Our Lady of The Way Primary School is 587th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.