La Salle Academy Lithgow
La Salle Academy Lithgow is a Catholic secondary school in Lithgow, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 980, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% 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 La Salle Academy Lithgow compares
By ICSEA, La Salle Academy Lithgow ranks 330th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cooerwull Public School, a government primary school 1.5 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. La Salle Academy Lithgow scores 980, near average.
Enrolment and location
La Salle Academy Lithgow is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Lithgow
La Salle Academy Lithgow 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 La Salle Academy Lithgow
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs La Salle Academy Lithgow | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooerwull Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lithgow | 1.5 km | 906 | 74 lower | 258 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School LithgowCatholic Primary · Lithgow | 2.3 km | 993 | 13 higher | 287 |
| Lithgow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lithgow | 2.9 km | 919 | 61 lower | 324 |
| Lithgow High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lithgow | 3.3 km | 918 | 62 lower | 654 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Salle Academy Lithgow a government school?
No, La Salle Academy Lithgow is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does La Salle Academy Lithgow offer?
La Salle Academy Lithgow offers 7-12.
What is La Salle Academy Lithgow's ICSEA score?
La Salle Academy Lithgow has an ICSEA score of 980, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend La Salle Academy Lithgow?
La Salle Academy Lithgow has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near La Salle Academy Lithgow?
The nearest schools to La Salle Academy Lithgow are Cooerwull Public School (1.5 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow (2.3 km), Lithgow Public School (2.9 km).
Where is La Salle Academy Lithgow located?
La Salle Academy Lithgow is located in Lithgow, NSW 2790. Visit the school website at http://www.lasalleacademy.catholic.edu.au/Home.