Amity College vs Lurnea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amity College
Prestons · Independent combined · K-12
2,588 students · ICSEA 1096
Lurnea High School
Lurnea · Government high school · 7-12
696 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Amity College Prestons NSW | Lurnea High School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 314 | #441 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #314 of 1,259 | #1205 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,588 | 696 |
| Girls / boys | 1,423 / 1,165 | 284 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | 233 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 230 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 200.4 | 81.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.7 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Prestons 2170 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amity.nsw.edu.au/homepage | lurnea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Amity College scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 29.1).
- •Amity College has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lurnea High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.9).
- •Amity College is the larger school with 2,588 students compared with 696.
- •Amity College has grown faster over five years (26% vs 0%).
- •Amity College is a independent school while Lurnea High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Amity College better than Lurnea High School?
On the Success Index, Amity College ranks higher (67.5 vs 29.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amity College and Lurnea High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Prestons and Lurnea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amity College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lurnea High School has 8.5.
How do Amity College and Lurnea High School rank in NSW?
Amity College is 105th of 314 and Lurnea High School is 441st of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.