Cartwright Public School vs Lurnea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 761 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cartwright Public School
Cartwright · Government primary · K-6
241 students · ICSEA 920
Lurnea Public School
Lurnea · Government primary · P-6
440 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Cartwright Public School Cartwright NSW | Lurnea Public School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1316 of 1,619 | #1313 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4071 of 4,908 | #4062 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 241 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 136 | 222 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cartwright 2168 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cartwright-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lurnea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.6 vs 30.8).
- •Cartwright Public School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cartwright Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.2).
- •Lurnea Public School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 241.
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 Cartwright Public School better than Lurnea 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 Cartwright Public School and Lurnea Public School?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Cartwright and Lurnea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cartwright Public School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lurnea Public School has 13.2.
How do Cartwright Public School and Lurnea Public School rank in NSW?
Cartwright Public School is 1316th of 1,619 and Lurnea Public School is 1313th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.