Lightning Ridge Central School
Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
Government
K-12
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At a glance
Primary Rating
2.3
/10
E
Secondary Rating
2.6
/10
E
ICSEA
790
Bottom 5%
Nationally
Enrolments
311
Boys: 155
Girls: 156
^ Compared with mainstream schools in the same state and sector
School Summary
Lightning Ridge Central School is a small to medium-sized government combined school located in Lightning Ridge, NSW, catering for students from K-12.
The school records mixed but generally solid academic outcomes, with a primary rating of 2.3 and a secondary rating of 2.6.
Recent results have softened compared with earlier years, although year-to-year cohort variation should be considered.
The school serves a less advantaged student community, with an ICSEA score of 790 placing it around the top 98% nationally by ICSEA.
Compared with similar state-sector ICSEA peers, the school’s results provide useful context beyond the headline rating alone.
With around 311 students, the school is a smaller school by metropolitan standards.