Lethbridge Park Public School vs Niland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lethbridge Park Public School
Lethbridge Park · Government primary · P-6
437 students · ICSEA 855
Niland School
Blackett · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 801
| Measure | Lethbridge Park Public School Lethbridge Park NSW | Niland School Blackett NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1324 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4092 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | P-6 | U |
| Students | 437 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 212 | 8 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 855 | 801 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 35% |
| Suburb | Lethbridge Park 2770 | Blackett 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lethbridpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | niland-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lethbridge Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (855 vs 801), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Niland School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 10.7).
- •Lethbridge Park Public School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 34.
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 Lethbridge Park Public School better than Niland 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 Lethbridge Park Public School and Niland School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lethbridge Park and Blackett in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lethbridge Park Public School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Niland School has 3.4.
How do Lethbridge Park Public School and Niland School rank in NSW?
Lethbridge Park Public School is 1324th of 1,619 and Niland School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.