Ben Venue Public School vs Narara Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 322 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Venue Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-6
509 students · ICSEA 1008
Narara Public School
Lisarow · Government primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Ben Venue Public School Armidale NSW | Narara Public School Lisarow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #982 of 1,619 | #986 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3057 of 4,908 | #3069 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 509 | 377 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 269 | 170 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 8% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Lisarow 2250 |
| Council area | Armidale | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | benvenue-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.3 vs 45.2).
- •Narara Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.9).
- •Ben Venue Public School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 377.
- •Narara Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
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 Ben Venue Public School better than Narara 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 Ben Venue Public School and Narara Public School?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Armidale and Lisarow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ben Venue Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narara Public School has 15.7.
How do Ben Venue Public School and Narara Public School rank in NSW?
Ben Venue Public School is 982nd of 1,619 and Narara Public School is 986th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.