Leichhardt Public School vs Rainbow Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leichhardt Public School
Leichhardt · Government primary · K-6
532 students · ICSEA 1122
Rainbow Street Public School
Randwick · Government primary · K-6
454 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Leichhardt Public School Leichhardt NSW | Rainbow Street Public School Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #358 of 1,619 | #148 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1147 of 4,908 | #552 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 532 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 272 | 195 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt 2040 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Inner West | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | leichhardt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rainbowst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 68.6).
- •Leichhardt Public School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 454.
- •Rainbow Street Public School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -26%).
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 Leichhardt Public School better than Rainbow Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Rainbow Street Public School ranks higher (74.8 vs 68.6 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 Leichhardt Public School and Rainbow Street Public School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Leichhardt and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leichhardt Public School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rainbow Street Public School has 15.7.
How do Leichhardt Public School and Rainbow Street Public School rank in NSW?
Leichhardt Public School is 358th of 1,619 and Rainbow Street Public School is 148th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.