Lakelands Public School
Lakelands Public School is a government primary school in Dapto, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 952, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Dapto NSW 2530. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lakelands Public School compares
By ICSEA, Lakelands Public School ranks 1,501st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dapto High School, a government secondary school 1.1 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. Lakelands Public School scores 952, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lakelands Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Dapto
Lakelands Public School is located in Dapto, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,475/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 10,954.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dapto suburb profileSchools near Lakelands Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lakelands Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dapto High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dapto | 1.1 km | 968 | 16 higher | 988 |
| St John's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Dapto | 1.4 km | 1038 | 86 higher | 623 |
| Kanahooka High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kanahooka | 1.5 km | 912 | 40 lower | 581 |
| Mount Brown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dapto | 1.6 km | 975 | 23 higher | 346 |
| Dapto Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Horsley | 2.1 km | 1006 | 54 higher | 790 |
| Hayes Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kanahooka | 2.4 km | 972 | 20 higher | 601 |
| Farmborough Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Unanderra | 6.1 km | 961 | 9 higher | 226 |
| Cedars Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Unanderra | 6.3 km | 1067 | 115 higher | 661 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakelands Public School a government school?
Yes, Lakelands Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lakelands Public School offer?
Lakelands Public School offers K-6.
What is Lakelands Public School's ICSEA score?
Lakelands Public School has an ICSEA score of 952, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lakelands Public School?
Lakelands Public School has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lakelands Public School?
The nearest schools to Lakelands Public School are Dapto High School (1.1 km), Koonawarra Public School (1.2 km), St John's Catholic Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Lakelands Public School located?
Lakelands Public School is located in Dapto, NSW 2530. Visit the school website at https://lakelands-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.