Amity College vs Lurnea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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 Public School
Lurnea · Government primary · P-6
440 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Amity College Prestons NSW | Lurnea Public School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 314 | #1313 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #314 of 1,259 | #4062 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 2,588 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 1,423 / 1,165 | 222 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 233 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 230 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 200.4 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.7 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Prestons 2170 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amity.nsw.edu.au/homepage | lurnea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Amity College scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 30.8).
- •Amity College has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Amity College is the larger school with 2,588 students compared with 440.
- •Amity College has grown faster over five years (26% vs 2%).
- •Amity College is a independent school while Lurnea Public 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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Amity College ranks higher (67.5 vs 30.8 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 Public School?
About 1.8 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 Public School has 13.2.
How do Amity College and Lurnea Public School rank in NSW?
Amity College is 105th of 314 and Lurnea Public School is 1313th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.