Lewisham Public School vs The John Berne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 661 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
The John Berne School
Lewisham · Independent special · U
45 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Lewisham Public School Lewisham NSW | The John Berne School Lewisham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #570 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 198 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 95 | 6 / 39 |
| 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% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 4.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 18% |
| Suburb | Lewisham 2049 | Lewisham 2049 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lewisham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.thejohnberneschool.org |
The verdict
- •Lewisham Public School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The John Berne School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 17.1).
- •Lewisham Public School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 45.
- •The John Berne School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -17%).
- •Lewisham Public School is a government school while The John Berne School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 The John Berne 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 Lewisham Public School and The John Berne School?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Lewisham and Lewisham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lewisham Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The John Berne School has 4.6.
How do Lewisham Public School and The John Berne School rank in NSW?
Lewisham Public School is 153rd of 1,619 and The John Berne School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.