Boronia Park Public School vs Lane Cove West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boronia Park Public School
Hunters Hill · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 1145
Lane Cove West Public School
Lane Cove · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | Boronia Park Public School Hunters Hill NSW | Lane Cove West Public School Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 1,619 | #221 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #758 of 4,908 | #782 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 409 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 208 | 232 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hunters Hill 2110 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Hunters Hill | Lane Cove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | boroniapk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lanecovew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.8 vs 72.6).
- •Lane Cove West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1145), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lane Cove West Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.6).
- •Lane Cove West Public School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 409.
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 Boronia Park Public School better than Lane Cove West 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 Boronia Park Public School and Lane Cove West Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hunters Hill and Lane Cove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boronia Park Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lane Cove West Public School has 18.0.
How do Boronia Park Public School and Lane Cove West Public School rank in NSW?
Boronia Park Public School is 213th of 1,619 and Lane Cove West Public School is 221st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.