Lidcombe Public School
Lidcombe Public School is a government primary school in Lidcombe, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1019, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 762 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 91% have a language background other than English.
Lidcombe NSW 2141. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lidcombe Public School compares
By ICSEA, Lidcombe Public School ranks 920th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joachim's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic 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. Lidcombe Public School scores 1019, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Lidcombe
Lidcombe Public School is located in Lidcombe, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,888/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 23,663.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lidcombe suburb profileSchools near Lidcombe Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lidcombe Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lidcombe | 0.2 km | 1081 | 62 higher | 357 |
| International Maarif Schools of AustraliaIndependent Combined · Auburn | 1.2 km | 1043 | 24 higher | 362 |
| Auburn Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Auburn | 1.5 km | 983 | 36 lower | 486 |
| Al-Faisal CollegeIndependent Combined · Auburn | 1.6 km | 1077 | 58 higher | 2,282 |
| Alpha Omega Senior CollegeIndependent Secondary · Auburn | 1.8 km | 1111 | 92 higher | 822 |
| Homebush West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Homebush West | 1.9 km | 1069 | 50 higher | 424 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lidcombe Public School a government school?
Yes, Lidcombe Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lidcombe Public School offer?
Lidcombe Public School offers K-6.
What is Lidcombe Public School's ICSEA score?
Lidcombe Public School has an ICSEA score of 1019, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lidcombe Public School?
Lidcombe Public School has 762 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lidcombe Public School?
The nearest schools to Lidcombe Public School are St Joachim's Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), International Maarif Schools of Australia (1.2 km), International Maarif Schools of Australia - Auburn Campus (1.4 km).
Where is Lidcombe Public School located?
Lidcombe Public School is located in Lidcombe, NSW 2141. Visit the school website at https://lidcombe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.