Lawrence Hargrave School vs Warwick Farm Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 591 m 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
Warwick Farm Public School
Warwick Farm · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Lawrence Hargrave School Warwick Farm NSW | Warwick Farm Public School Warwick Farm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1182 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3683 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 59 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 44 | 102 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| 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 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 6% |
| Suburb | Warwick Farm 2170 | Warwick Farm 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lawrenceha-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | warwickfar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warwick Farm Public School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lawrence Hargrave School has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 9.4).
- •Warwick Farm Public School is the larger school with 219 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 Warwick Farm Public 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 Warwick Farm Public School?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Warwick Farm and Warwick Farm 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 Warwick Farm Public School has 9.4.
How do Lawrence Hargrave School and Warwick Farm Public School rank in NSW?
Lawrence Hargrave School is unranked and Warwick Farm Public School is 1182nd of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.