Lindfield East Public School vs Summer Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lindfield East Public School
East Lindfield · Government primary · K-6
531 students · ICSEA 1167
Summer Hill Public School
Summer Hill · Government primary · K-6
662 students · ICSEA 1167
| Measure | Lindfield East Public School East Lindfield NSW | Summer Hill Public School Summer Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 1,619 | #48 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #434 of 4,908 | #198 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 531 | 662 |
| Girls / boys | 231 / 300 | 329 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1167 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | East Lindfield 2070 | Summer Hill 2130 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lindfielde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | summerhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Summer Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.9 vs 76.5).
- •Lindfield East Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.8).
- •Summer Hill Public School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 531.
- •Summer Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -18%).
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 Lindfield East Public School better than Summer Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Summer Hill Public School ranks higher (79.9 vs 76.5 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 Lindfield East Public School and Summer Hill Public School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between East Lindfield and Summer Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lindfield East Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Summer Hill Public School has 17.8.
How do Lindfield East Public School and Summer Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Lindfield East Public School is 114th of 1,619 and Summer Hill Public School is 48th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.