Culcairn Public School vs Lansvale East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 409 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
Lansvale East Public School
Cabramatta · Government primary · K-6
117 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Culcairn Public School Culcairn NSW | Lansvale East Public School Cabramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1161 of 1,619 | #1127 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3636 of 4,908 | #3528 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 94 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 53 | 38 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 0% |
| Suburb | Culcairn 2660 | Cabramatta 2166 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | culcairn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lansvalee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lansvale East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.6 vs 37.0).
- •Lansvale East Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.2).
- •Lansvale East Public School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 94.
- •Culcairn Public School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -23%).
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 Lansvale East Public School?
On the Success Index, Lansvale East Public School ranks higher (38.6 vs 37.0 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 Culcairn Public School and Lansvale East Public School?
About 409 km in a straight line, between Culcairn and Cabramatta 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 Lansvale East Public School has 8.0.
How do Culcairn Public School and Lansvale East Public School rank in NSW?
Culcairn Public School is 1161st of 1,619 and Lansvale East Public School is 1127th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.