Lisarow Public School vs Ourimbah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 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
Ourimbah Public School
Ourimbah · Government primary · K-6
332 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Lisarow Public School Lisarow NSW | Ourimbah Public School Ourimbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #830 of 1,619 | #945 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2536 of 4,908 | #2915 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 192 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 95 | 159 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Lisarow 2250 | Ourimbah 2258 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lisarow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ourimbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lisarow Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 47.0).
- •Lisarow Public School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ourimbah Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.3).
- •Ourimbah Public School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 192.
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 Ourimbah Public School?
On the Success Index, Lisarow Public School ranks higher (52.3 vs 47.0 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 Ourimbah Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lisarow and Ourimbah 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 Ourimbah Public School has 15.2.
How do Lisarow Public School and Ourimbah Public School rank in NSW?
Lisarow Public School is 830th of 1,619 and Ourimbah Public School is 945th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.