Allambie Heights Public School vs Arranounbai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allambie Heights Public School
Allambie Heights · Government primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 1138
Arranounbai School
Frenchs Forest · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Allambie Heights Public School Allambie Heights NSW | Arranounbai School Frenchs Forest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #870 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 406 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 219 | 13 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 2.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Allambie Heights 2100 | Frenchs Forest 2086 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | allambieht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | arranoun-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Allambie Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arranounbai School has fewer students per teacher (2.4 vs 18.6).
- •Allambie Heights Public School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 34.
- •Arranounbai School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -25%).
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 Allambie Heights Public School better than Arranounbai 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 Allambie Heights Public School and Arranounbai School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Allambie Heights and Frenchs Forest in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allambie Heights Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Arranounbai School has 2.4.
How do Allambie Heights Public School and Arranounbai School rank in NSW?
Allambie Heights Public School is 260th of 1,619 and Arranounbai School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.