Leichhardt Public School vs Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 540 m 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
Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus
Leichhardt · Government high school · 7-10
784 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Leichhardt Public School Leichhardt NSW | Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus Leichhardt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #358 of 1,619 | #154 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1147 of 4,908 | #381 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 532 | 784 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 272 | 304 / 480 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 194 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 56.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt 2040 | Leichhardt 2040 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | leichhardt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | leichhardt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Leichhardt Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.6 vs 66.0).
- •Leichhardt Public School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus is the larger school with 784 students compared with 532.
- •Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus?
On the Success Index, Leichhardt Public School ranks higher (68.6 vs 66.0 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 Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Leichhardt and Leichhardt 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 Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus has 13.9.
How do Leichhardt Public School and Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus rank in NSW?
Leichhardt Public School is 358th of 1,619 and Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus is 154th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.