Lismore Public School vs Trinity Catholic College Lismore
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 929 m 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
Trinity Catholic College Lismore
East Lismore · Independent high school · 7-12
816 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Lismore Public School Lismore NSW | Trinity Catholic College Lismore East Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1569 of 1,619 | #159 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4732 of 4,908 | #401 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 179 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 109 | 445 / 371 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 871 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lismore 2480 | East Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lismore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic College Lismore scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 20.9).
- •Trinity Catholic College Lismore has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 871), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lismore Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.7).
- •Trinity Catholic College Lismore is the larger school with 816 students compared with 179.
- •Trinity Catholic College Lismore has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -28%).
- •Lismore Public School is a government school while Trinity Catholic College Lismore is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Trinity Catholic College Lismore?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic College Lismore ranks higher (65.1 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 Trinity Catholic College Lismore?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Lismore and East 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 Trinity Catholic College Lismore has 12.7.
How do Lismore Public School and Trinity Catholic College Lismore rank in NSW?
Lismore Public School is 1569th of 1,619 and Trinity Catholic College Lismore is 159th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.