Lakemba Public School
Lakemba Public School is a government primary school in Lakemba, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 428 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 98% of students have a language background other than English.
Lakemba NSW 2195. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lakemba Public School compares
By ICSEA, Lakemba Public School ranks 1,083rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 56 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 39th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wiley Park Public School, a government primary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Lakemba Public School scores 999, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lakemba Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Lakemba
Lakemba Public School is located in Lakemba, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,227/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 17,092.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lakemba suburb profileSchools near Lakemba Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lakemba Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wiley Park | 0.2 km | 994 | 5 lower | 550 |
| Wiley Park Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Punchbowl | 0.3 km | 954 | 45 lower | 589 |
| Al-Faisal College - LakembaIndependent Primary · Lakemba | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Holy Spirit Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Lakemba | 0.6 km | 999 | same | 730 |
| Rissalah CollegeIndependent Combined · Lakemba | 1.0 km | 1041 | 42 higher | 946 |
| Hampden Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lakemba | 1.0 km | 966 | 33 lower | 859 |
| Al Hikma CollegeIndependent Primary · Lakemba | 1.1 km | 1049 | 50 higher | 399 |
| St Charbel's CollegeIndependent Combined · Punchbowl | 1.4 km | 1054 | 55 higher | 1,198 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakemba Public School a government school?
Yes, Lakemba Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lakemba Public School offer?
Lakemba Public School offers K-6.
What is Lakemba Public School's ICSEA score?
Lakemba Public School has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lakemba Public School?
Lakemba Public School has 428 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lakemba Public School?
The nearest schools to Lakemba Public School are Wiley Park Public School (0.2 km), Wiley Park Girls High School (0.3 km), Al-Faisal College - Lakemba (0.6 km).
Where is Lakemba Public School located?
Lakemba Public School is located in Lakemba, NSW 2195. Visit the school website at https://lakemba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.