Lyneham Primary School vs Turner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lyneham Primary School
Lyneham · Government primary · K-6
498 students · ICSEA 1135
Turner School
Turner · Government primary · K-6
318 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Lyneham Primary School Lyneham ACT | Turner School Turner ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 80 | #19 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #355 of 4,908 | #322 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 498 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 258 | 147 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lyneham 2602 | Turner 2612 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynehamps.act.edu.au/ | www.turners.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.6 vs 78.1).
- •Turner School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Turner School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.6).
- •Lyneham Primary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 318.
- •Lyneham Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -36%).
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 Lyneham Primary School better than Turner 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 Lyneham Primary School and Turner School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lyneham and Turner in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyneham Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Turner School has 11.8.
How do Lyneham Primary School and Turner School rank in ACT?
Lyneham Primary School is 21st of 80 and Turner School is 19th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.