Lidcombe Public School vs St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 175 m 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
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Lidcombe · Catholic primary · K-6
357 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Lidcombe Public School Lidcombe NSW | St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Lidcombe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #783 of 1,619 | #242 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2383 of 4,908 | #827 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 762 | 357 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 382 | 186 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lidcombe 2141 | Lidcombe 2141 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lidcombe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjlidcombe.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joachim's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 54.3).
- •St Joachim's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lidcombe Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •Lidcombe Public School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 357.
- •St Joachim's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -7%).
- •Lidcombe Public School is a government school while St Joachim's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 St Joachim's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joachim's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.0 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 St Joachim's Catholic Primary School?
About 175 m in a straight line, between Lidcombe and Lidcombe 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 St Joachim's Catholic Primary School has 15.7.
How do Lidcombe Public School and St Joachim's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Lidcombe Public School is 783rd of 1,619 and St Joachim's Catholic Primary School is 242nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.