Coonabarabran Public School vs Lyndhurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 267 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coonabarabran Public School
Coonabarabran · Government primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 856
Lyndhurst Public School
Lyndhurst · Government primary · K-6
7 students · ICSEA 856
| Measure | Coonabarabran Public School Coonabarabran NSW | Lyndhurst Public School Lyndhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1591 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4815 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 200 | 7 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 101 | 3 / 4 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 856 | 856 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 29% |
| Suburb | Coonabarabran 2357 | Lyndhurst 2797 |
| Council area | Warrumbungle | Blayney |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | coonabarab-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lyndhurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coonabarabran Public School scores higher on the Success Index (19.1 vs 8.9).
- •Coonabarabran Public School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 7.
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 Coonabarabran Public School better than Lyndhurst Public School?
On the Success Index, Coonabarabran Public School ranks higher (19.1 vs 8.9 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 Coonabarabran Public School and Lyndhurst Public School?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Coonabarabran and Lyndhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Coonabarabran Public School and Lyndhurst Public School rank in NSW?
Coonabarabran Public School is 1591st of 1,619 and Lyndhurst Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.