Lawrence Hargrave School vs Lomandra School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Hargrave School
Warwick Farm · Government special · U
59 students · ICSEA 862
Lomandra School
Campbelltown · Government special · U
75 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Lawrence Hargrave School Warwick Farm NSW | Lomandra School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 59 | 75 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 44 | 20 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 37% |
| Suburb | Warwick Farm 2170 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lawrenceha-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | lomandra-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lomandra School has the higher ICSEA (864 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lomandra School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 59.
- •Lawrence Hargrave School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -1%).
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 Lawrence Hargrave School better than Lomandra School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lawrence Hargrave School and Lomandra School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Warwick Farm and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lawrence Hargrave School has 3.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lomandra School has 3.2.
How do Lawrence Hargrave School and Lomandra School rank in NSW?
Lawrence Hargrave School is unranked and Lomandra School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.