Lindsay Park Public School vs Malabar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 63 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lindsay Park Public School
Wollongong · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1068
Malabar Public School
Malabar · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Lindsay Park Public School Wollongong NSW | Malabar Public School Malabar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #602 of 1,619 | #668 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1831 of 4,908 | #2036 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 166 | 124 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Wollongong 2500 | Malabar 2036 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lindsaypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | malabar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lindsay Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 58.7).
- •Malabar Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.4).
- •Lindsay Park Public School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 244.
- •Lindsay Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -19%).
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 Lindsay Park Public School better than Malabar Public School?
On the Success Index, Lindsay Park Public School ranks higher (61.1 vs 58.7 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 Lindsay Park Public School and Malabar Public School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Wollongong and Malabar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lindsay Park Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malabar Public School has 17.3.
How do Lindsay Park Public School and Malabar Public School rank in NSW?
Lindsay Park Public School is 602nd of 1,619 and Malabar Public School is 668th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.