Aspect South East Sydney School vs Lugarno 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.
Aspect South East Sydney School
Peakhurst · Independent special · U
209 students · ICSEA 1067
Lugarno Public School
Lugarno · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Aspect South East Sydney School Peakhurst NSW | Lugarno Public School Lugarno NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #41 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #178 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 209 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 171 | 137 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Peakhurst 2210 | Lugarno 2210 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | lugarno-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lugarno Public School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect South East Sydney School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 12.4).
- •Lugarno Public School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 209.
- •Aspect South East Sydney School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 7%).
- •Aspect South East Sydney School is a independent school while Lugarno 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 Aspect South East Sydney School better than Lugarno Public 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 Aspect South East Sydney School and Lugarno Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Peakhurst and Lugarno in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect South East Sydney School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lugarno Public School has 12.4.
How do Aspect South East Sydney School and Lugarno Public School rank in NSW?
Aspect South East Sydney School is unranked and Lugarno Public School is 41st of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.