Batemans Bay High School vs Lurnea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 209 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Batemans Bay High School
Batehaven · Government high school · 7-12
534 students · ICSEA 902
Lurnea High School
Lurnea · Government high school · 7-12
696 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Batemans Bay High School Batehaven NSW | Lurnea High School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #481 of 539 | #441 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1318 of 1,472 | #1205 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 534 | 696 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 285 | 284 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 80 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 81.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 4% |
| Suburb | Batehaven 2536 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | batemansba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lurnea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lurnea High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 24.7).
- •Lurnea High School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 534.
- •Lurnea High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -29%).
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 Batemans Bay High School better than Lurnea High School?
On the Success Index, Lurnea High School ranks higher (29.1 vs 24.7 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 Batemans Bay High School and Lurnea High School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Batehaven and Lurnea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Batemans Bay High School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lurnea High School has 8.5.
How do Batemans Bay High School and Lurnea High School rank in NSW?
Batemans Bay High School is 481st of 539 and Lurnea High School is 441st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.