Lismore Public School vs Lismore South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lismore Public School
Lismore · Government primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 871
Lismore South Public School
South Lismore · Government primary · P-6
106 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Lismore Public School Lismore NSW | Lismore South Public School South Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1569 of 1,619 | #1519 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4732 of 4,908 | #4610 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 179 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 109 | 40 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 871 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 25% |
| Suburb | Lismore 2480 | South Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lismore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lismoresth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lismore South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.2 vs 20.9).
- •Lismore South Public School has the higher ICSEA (898 vs 871), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lismore South Public School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 8.8).
- •Lismore Public School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 106.
- •Lismore Public School has grown faster over five years (-28% vs -50%).
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 Lismore Public School better than Lismore South Public School?
On the Success Index, Lismore South Public School ranks higher (23.2 vs 20.9 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 Lismore Public School and Lismore South Public School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lismore and South Lismore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lismore Public School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lismore South Public School has 6.8.
How do Lismore Public School and Lismore South Public School rank in NSW?
Lismore Public School is 1569th of 1,619 and Lismore South Public School is 1519th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.