Casula High School vs Lurnea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casula High School
Casula · Government high school · 7-12
1,281 students · ICSEA 957
Lurnea High School
Lurnea · Government high school · 7-12
696 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Casula High School Casula NSW | Lurnea High School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #408 of 539 | #441 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1127 of 1,472 | #1205 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,281 | 696 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 694 | 284 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 216 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.1 | 81.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Casula 2170 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | casula-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lurnea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Casula High School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 29.1).
- •Casula High School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lurnea High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.9).
- •Casula High School is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 696.
- •Casula High School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 0%).
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 Casula High School better than Lurnea High School?
On the Success Index, Casula High School ranks higher (32.3 vs 29.1 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 Casula High School and Lurnea High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Casula and Lurnea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casula High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lurnea High School has 8.5.
How do Casula High School and Lurnea High School rank in NSW?
Casula High School is 408th of 539 and Lurnea High School is 441st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.