Lithgow High School vs Zig Zag Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lithgow High School
Lithgow · Government high school · 7-12
654 students · ICSEA 918
Zig Zag Public School
Lithgow · Government primary · K-6
120 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Lithgow High School Lithgow NSW | Zig Zag Public School Lithgow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #470 of 539 | #1364 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1287 of 1,472 | #4192 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 654 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 334 | 59 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 7.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 15% |
| Suburb | Lithgow 2790 | Lithgow 2790 |
| Council area | Lithgow | Lithgow |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lithgow-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | zigzag-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Zig Zag Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 25.7).
- •Zig Zag Public School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lithgow High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.6).
- •Lithgow High School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 120.
- •Zig Zag Public School has grown faster over five years (33% 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 Lithgow High School better than Zig Zag Public School?
On the Success Index, Zig Zag Public School ranks higher (29.1 vs 25.7 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 Lithgow High School and Zig Zag Public School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lithgow and Lithgow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lithgow High School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Zig Zag Public School has 15.6.
How do Lithgow High School and Zig Zag Public School rank in NSW?
Lithgow High School is 470th of 539 and Zig Zag Public School is 1364th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.