Bradfield College vs Currambena Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bradfield College
St Leonards · Government high school · 11-12
322 students · ICSEA 1108
Currambena Primary School
Lane Cove · Independent primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Bradfield College St Leonards NSW | Currambena Primary School Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #13 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 322 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 90 | 47 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 6.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 2065 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Lane Cove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bradfield.nsw.edu.au | www.currambena.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bradfield College scores higher on the Success Index (85.6 vs 77.5).
- •Currambena Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bradfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.2).
- •Bradfield College is the larger school with 322 students compared with 79.
- •Bradfield College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
- •Bradfield College is a government school while Currambena Primary 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 Bradfield College better than Currambena Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bradfield College ranks higher (85.6 vs 77.5 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 Bradfield College and Currambena Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Leonards and Lane Cove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bradfield College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Currambena Primary School has 12.2.
How do Bradfield College and Currambena Primary School rank in NSW?
Bradfield College is 6th of 539 and Currambena Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.