Collaroy Plateau Public School vs Narrabeen Lakes Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collaroy Plateau Public School
Collaroy Plateau · Government primary · K-6
452 students · ICSEA 1109
Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Narrabeen · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Collaroy Plateau Public School Collaroy Plateau NSW | Narrabeen Lakes Public School Narrabeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #521 of 1,619 | #368 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1581 of 4,908 | #1174 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 452 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 226 | 187 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Collaroy Plateau 2097 | Narrabeen 2101 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | collaroypl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrablks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narrabeen Lakes Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 63.7).
- •Collaroy Plateau Public School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collaroy Plateau Public School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 364.
- •Narrabeen Lakes Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -28%).
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 Collaroy Plateau Public School better than Narrabeen Lakes Public School?
On the Success Index, Narrabeen Lakes Public School ranks higher (68.3 vs 63.7 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 Collaroy Plateau Public School and Narrabeen Lakes Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Collaroy Plateau and Narrabeen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collaroy Plateau Public School has 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabeen Lakes Public School has 19.2.
How do Collaroy Plateau Public School and Narrabeen Lakes Public School rank in NSW?
Collaroy Plateau Public School is 521st of 1,619 and Narrabeen Lakes Public School is 368th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.