Balgowlah Heights Public School vs Lane Cove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balgowlah Heights Public School
Balgowlah · Government primary · K-6
651 students · ICSEA 1177
Lane Cove Public School
Lane Cove · Government primary · K-6
688 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Balgowlah Heights Public School Balgowlah NSW | Lane Cove Public School Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 1,619 | #53 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #382 of 4,908 | #225 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 651 | 688 |
| Girls / boys | 312 / 339 | 354 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balgowlah 2093 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Lane Cove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgowlaht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lanecove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lane Cove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 77.2).
- •Lane Cove Public School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1177), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lane Cove Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.4).
- •Lane Cove Public School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 651.
- •Balgowlah Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
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 Balgowlah Heights Public School better than Lane Cove Public School?
On the Success Index, Lane Cove Public School ranks higher (79.4 vs 77.2 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 Balgowlah Heights Public School and Lane Cove Public School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Balgowlah and Lane Cove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balgowlah Heights Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lane Cove Public School has 17.5.
How do Balgowlah Heights Public School and Lane Cove Public School rank in NSW?
Balgowlah Heights Public School is 100th of 1,619 and Lane Cove Public School is 53rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.