Lithgow Public School
Lithgow Public School is a government primary school in Lithgow, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 919, it sits in the 15th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 324 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 23% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Lithgow NSW 2790. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lithgow Public School compares
By ICSEA, Lithgow Public School ranks 1,757th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Lithgow Public School scores 919, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Lithgow
Lithgow Public School is located in Lithgow, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,010/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 4,956.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lithgow suburb profileSchools near Lithgow Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lithgow Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School LithgowCatholic Primary · Lithgow | 0.7 km | 993 | 74 higher | 287 |
| Lithgow High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lithgow | 0.7 km | 918 | 1 lower | 654 |
| Cooerwull Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lithgow | 1.7 km | 906 | 13 lower | 258 |
| La Salle Academy LithgowCatholic Secondary · Lithgow | 2.9 km | 980 | 61 higher | 230 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lithgow Public School a government school?
Yes, Lithgow Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lithgow Public School offer?
Lithgow Public School offers K-6.
What is Lithgow Public School's ICSEA score?
Lithgow Public School has an ICSEA score of 919, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lithgow Public School?
Lithgow Public School has 324 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lithgow Public School?
The nearest schools to Lithgow Public School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow (0.7 km), Lithgow High School (0.7 km), Cooerwull Public School (1.7 km).
Where is Lithgow Public School located?
Lithgow Public School is located in Lithgow, NSW 2790. Visit the school website at https://lithgow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.