Concord High School vs Lucas Gardens School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 656 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concord High School
Concord · Government high school · 7-12
1,206 students · ICSEA 1068
Lucas Gardens School
Canada Bay · Government special · U
78 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Concord High School Concord NSW | Lucas Gardens School Canada Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #485 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,206 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 453 / 753 | 36 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 191 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.9 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Concord 2137 | Canada Bay 2046 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | concord-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lucasgarde-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Concord High School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lucas Gardens School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 13.7).
- •Concord High School is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 78.
- •Lucas Gardens School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -4%).
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 Concord High School better than Lucas Gardens 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 Concord High School and Lucas Gardens School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Concord and Canada Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concord High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lucas Gardens School has 5.2.
How do Concord High School and Lucas Gardens School rank in NSW?
Concord High School is 193rd of 539 and Lucas Gardens School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.