Lambton Public School
Lambton Public School is a government primary school in Lambton, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1065, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 339 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Lambton NSW 2299. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lambton Public School compares
By ICSEA, Lambton Public School ranks 576th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Lambton Public School scores 1065, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lambton Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Lambton
Lambton Public School is located in Lambton, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,628/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 5,214.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lambton suburb profileSchools near Lambton Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lambton Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lambton | 0.3 km | 1083 | 18 higher | 200 |
| Jesmond Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Jesmond | 1.2 km | 923 | 142 lower | 216 |
| Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Jesmond | 1.3 km | 980 | 85 lower | 659 |
| New Lambton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · New Lambton | 1.6 km | 1108 | 43 higher | 538 |
| Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatelliteIndependent Primary · Waratah West | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Lambton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lambton | 1.8 km | 1057 | 8 lower | 1,176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lambton Public School a government school?
Yes, Lambton Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lambton Public School offer?
Lambton Public School offers K-6.
What is Lambton Public School's ICSEA score?
Lambton Public School has an ICSEA score of 1065, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lambton Public School?
Lambton Public School has 339 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lambton Public School?
The nearest schools to Lambton Public School are St John's Primary School (0.3 km), Jesmond Public School (1.2 km), John Hunter Hospital School (1.2 km).
Where is Lambton Public School located?
Lambton Public School is located in Lambton, NSW 2299. Visit the school website at https://lambton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.