Lisarow Public School vs Narara Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lisarow Public School
Lisarow · Government primary · K-6
192 students · ICSEA 1035
Narara Public School
Lisarow · Government primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Lisarow Public School Lisarow NSW | Narara Public School Lisarow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #830 of 1,619 | #986 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2536 of 4,908 | #3069 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 192 | 377 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 95 | 170 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 8% |
| Suburb | Lisarow 2250 | Lisarow 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lisarow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lisarow Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 45.2).
- •Lisarow Public School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narara Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.3).
- •Narara Public School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 192.
- •Narara Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -16%).
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 Lisarow Public School better than Narara Public School?
On the Success Index, Lisarow Public School ranks higher (52.3 vs 45.2 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 Lisarow Public School and Narara Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lisarow and Lisarow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lisarow Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narara Public School has 15.7.
How do Lisarow Public School and Narara Public School rank in NSW?
Lisarow Public School is 830th of 1,619 and Narara Public School is 986th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.