Mount Lewis Infants School vs Punchbowl Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 931 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Lewis Infants School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-2
173 students · ICSEA 1047
Punchbowl Boys High School
Punchbowl · Government high school · 7-12
472 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Mount Lewis Infants School Greenacre NSW | Punchbowl Boys High School Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #422 of 1,619 | #435 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1298 of 4,908 | #1192 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-2 | 7-12 |
| Students | 173 | 472 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 100 | 0 / 472 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 79 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 47.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtlewisinf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | punchbowlb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Lewis Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 29.4).
- •Mount Lewis Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Punchbowl Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.1).
- •Punchbowl Boys High School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 173.
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 Mount Lewis Infants School better than Punchbowl Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Mount Lewis Infants School ranks higher (66.8 vs 29.4 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 Mount Lewis Infants School and Punchbowl Boys High School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Greenacre and Punchbowl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Lewis Infants School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Punchbowl Boys High School has 10.0.
How do Mount Lewis Infants School and Punchbowl Boys High School rank in NSW?
Mount Lewis Infants School is 422nd of 1,619 and Punchbowl Boys High School is 435th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.