Lidcombe Public School vs Padstow Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 11 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
Padstow Park Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Lidcombe Public School Lidcombe NSW | Padstow Park Public School Padstow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #783 of 1,619 | #734 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2383 of 4,908 | #2238 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 762 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 382 | 169 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lidcombe 2141 | Padstow 2211 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lidcombe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | padstowpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Padstow Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 54.3).
- •Padstow Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.9).
- •Lidcombe Public School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 334.
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 Padstow Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Padstow Park Public School ranks higher (56.2 vs 54.3 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 Padstow Park Public School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Lidcombe and Padstow 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 Padstow Park Public School has 11.3.
How do Lidcombe Public School and Padstow Park Public School rank in NSW?
Lidcombe Public School is 783rd of 1,619 and Padstow Park Public School is 734th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.