Lidcombe Public School vs My Dream Australian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lidcombe Public School
Lidcombe · Government primary · K-6
762 students · ICSEA 1019
My Dream Australian Academy
Auburn · Independent combined · 5-10
140 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Lidcombe Public School Lidcombe NSW | My Dream Australian Academy Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #783 of 1,619 | #243 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2383 of 4,908 | #840 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-10 |
| Students | 762 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 382 | 45 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 46 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lidcombe 2141 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lidcombe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mydreamaa.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lidcombe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 40.9).
- •Lidcombe Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •My Dream Australian Academy has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.9).
- •Lidcombe Public School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 140.
- •Lidcombe Public School is a government school while My Dream Australian Academy 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 Lidcombe Public School better than My Dream Australian Academy?
On the Success Index, Lidcombe Public School ranks higher (54.3 vs 40.9 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 Lidcombe Public School and My Dream Australian Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lidcombe and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lidcombe Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and My Dream Australian Academy has 10.5.
How do Lidcombe Public School and My Dream Australian Academy rank in NSW?
Lidcombe Public School is 783rd of 1,619 and My Dream Australian Academy is 243rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.