Banora Point Public School vs Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banora Point Public School
Banora Point · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 992
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Terranora · Independent combined · K-12
2,008 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Banora Point Public School Banora Point NSW | Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Terranora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1297 of 1,619 | #113 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4015 of 4,908 | #359 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 390 | 2,008 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 202 | 1,015 / 993 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 186 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 149.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 83.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 2% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Terranora 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banorapt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 31.5).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.8).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 390.
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -32%).
- •Banora Point Public School is a government school while Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is an independent 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 Banora Point Public School better than Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (65.3 vs 31.5 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 Banora Point Public School and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Terranora in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banora Point Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has 13.4.
How do Banora Point Public School and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School rank in NSW?
Banora Point Public School is 1297th of 1,619 and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is 113th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.