Cooerwull Public School vs Lurnea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 85 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooerwull Public School
Lithgow · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 906
Lurnea Public School
Lurnea · Government primary · P-6
440 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Cooerwull Public School Lithgow NSW | Lurnea Public School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1543 of 1,619 | #1313 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4667 of 4,908 | #4062 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 258 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 128 | 222 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lithgow 2790 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Lithgow | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | cooerwull-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lurnea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lurnea Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 22.2).
- •Lurnea Public School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 258.
- •Lurnea Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -37%).
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 Cooerwull Public School better than Lurnea Public School?
On the Success Index, Lurnea Public School ranks higher (30.8 vs 22.2 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 Cooerwull Public School and Lurnea Public School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Lithgow and Lurnea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooerwull Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lurnea Public School has 13.2.
How do Cooerwull Public School and Lurnea Public School rank in NSW?
Cooerwull Public School is 1543rd of 1,619 and Lurnea Public School is 1313th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.