Lewisham Public School vs NSW School of Languages
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 543 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lewisham Public School
Lewisham · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 1121
NSW School of Languages
Petersham · Government high school
| Measure | Lewisham Public School Lewisham NSW | NSW School of Languages Petersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #570 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | – |
| Students | 198 | – |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 95 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 98.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | – |
| Indigenous students | 4% | – |
| Suburb | Lewisham 2049 | Petersham 2049 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lewisham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nswschoollang.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
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 Lewisham Public School better than NSW School of Languages?
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 Lewisham Public School and NSW School of Languages?
About 543 m in a straight line, between Lewisham and Petersham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Lewisham Public School and NSW School of Languages rank in NSW?
Lewisham Public School is 153rd of 1,619 and NSW School of Languages is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.