12 schools most similar to Lightning Ridge Central School in NSW, based on socio-educational profile, enrolment size, sector, and school type.
Similarity is calculated using ICSEA score (weighted ×3), enrolment size (×2), sector match (×2), and school type (×1.5). Higher match % means a more comparable school.
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Warren Central School
Government Combined Warren, NSW
228 students
783 ICSEA
10:1 ratio
91%
Baradine Central School
Government Combined Baradine, NSW
101 students
785 ICSEA
7.9:1 ratio
90%
Bonalbo Central School
Government Combined Bonalbo, NSW
84 students
791 ICSEA
6.6:1 ratio
90%
Ashford Central School
Government Combined Ashford, NSW
119 students
808 ICSEA
8.9:1 ratio
90%
Peak Hill Central School
Government Combined Peak Hill, NSW
126 students
815 ICSEA
7.2:1 ratio
90%
Portland Central School
Government Combined Portland, NSW
204 students
845 ICSEA
8.5:1 ratio
90%
Manilla Central School
Government Combined Manilla, NSW
244 students
855 ICSEA
9.5:1 ratio
90%
Lake Cargelligo Central School
Government Combined Lake Cargelligo, NSW
227 students
858 ICSEA
8.3:1 ratio
89%
Barraba Central School
Government Combined Barraba, NSW
161 students
839 ICSEA
8.5:1 ratio
88%
Woodenbong Central School
Government Combined Woodenbong, NSW
159 students
848 ICSEA
8.6:1 ratio
88%
Trangie Central School
Government Combined Trangie, NSW
167 students
852 ICSEA
8.4:1 ratio
88%
Bowraville Central School
Government Combined Bowraville, NSW
207 students
861 ICSEA
8.3:1 ratio
Similarity calculated from ACARA School Profile (2025) data.
ICSEA 790 783
Enrolments 311 228
Sector Government Government
Type Combined Combined
Year Range K-12 K-12
Student:Teacher 9.6:1 10:1
Location Lightning Ridge, NSW Warren, NSW
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