Public School Co-educational K-12

Lightning Ridge Central School

Lightning Ridge , Sydney NSW
Kaolin St, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834, Australia

HSC Academic Performance

Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025 Methodology
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Lightning Ridge Community & Property

Population Overview
0.3% Chinese Population
1,946 Total Population
1 Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area Safety Rating
34,327 Local Crime Rate
6,635 NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
27.7% Aust
26.6% English
19.4% Aust_Abor
7.9% Irish

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About This School
Lightning Ridge Central School is a government school located in 新州其他地区, Lightning Ridge, offering co-educational education for K-12 with approximately 300 students. 2025 HSC: 0 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. Area: safety concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Lightning Ridge Central School achieved 0 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 0 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Lightning Ridge Central School is a government school located in Lightning Ridge, offering Coed only education for K-12 with approximately 300 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
Lightning Ridge Central School is located in 新州其他地区, Lightning Ridge. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 1,946, with Chinese comprising 0.30%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: Aust (27.70%), English (26.62%), Aust_Abor (19.37%), Irish (7.86%), Scottish (7.09%).
Lightning Ridge Central School is located in 新州其他地区, Lightning Ridge. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Lightning Ridge has a crime rate of 34,327 per 100,000, which is 5.17x the NSW average (6,635). High crime area, recommend careful consideration.
Lightning Ridge Central School is located in Lightning Ridge (postcode 2834). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025),
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025