Curtin Primary School vs Lyons Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curtin Primary School
Curtin · Government primary · K-6
408 students · ICSEA 1146
Lyons Early Childhood School
Lyons · Government primary · K-2
91 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Curtin Primary School Curtin ACT | Lyons Early Childhood School Lyons ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 80 | #9 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #176 of 4,908 | #204 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 408 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 209 | 48 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Curtin 2605 | Lyons 2606 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.curtinps.act.edu.au/ | www.lecs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.3 vs 79.7).
- •Curtin Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyons Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.5).
- •Curtin Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 91.
- •Lyons Early Childhood School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -15%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Curtin Primary School better than Lyons Early Childhood School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Curtin Primary School and Lyons Early Childhood School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Curtin and Lyons in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curtin Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lyons Early Childhood School has 7.8.
How do Curtin Primary School and Lyons Early Childhood School rank in ACT?
Curtin Primary School is 7th of 80 and Lyons Early Childhood School is 9th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.