Culcairn Public School vs Laguna Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 479 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Culcairn Public School
Culcairn · Government primary · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 969
Laguna Public School
Laguna · Government primary · K-6
52 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Culcairn Public School Culcairn NSW | Laguna Public School Laguna NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1161 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3636 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 94 | 52 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 53 | 26 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 3.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 6% |
| Suburb | Culcairn 2660 | Laguna 2325 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | culcairn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | laguna-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.0 vs 36.7).
- •Culcairn Public School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 52.
- •Laguna Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
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 Culcairn Public School better than Laguna Public 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 Culcairn Public School and Laguna Public School?
About 479 km in a straight line, between Culcairn and Laguna in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Culcairn Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laguna Public School has 13.7.
How do Culcairn Public School and Laguna Public School rank in NSW?
Culcairn Public School is 1161st of 1,619 and Laguna Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.