Currambena Primary School vs Greenwich Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Currambena Primary School
Lane Cove · Independent primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 1120
Greenwich Public School
Greenwich · Government primary · K-6
367 students · ICSEA 1175
| Measure | Currambena Primary School Lane Cove NSW | Greenwich Public School Greenwich NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #29 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #127 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 79 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 32 | 174 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1175 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lane Cove 2066 | Greenwich 2065 |
| Council area | Lane Cove | Lane Cove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.currambena.nsw.edu.au | greenwich-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Greenwich Public School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 77.5).
- •Greenwich Public School has the higher ICSEA (1175 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Currambena Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Greenwich Public School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 79.
- •Currambena Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -21%).
- •Currambena Primary School is a independent school while Greenwich Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Currambena Primary School better than Greenwich Public School?
On the Success Index, Greenwich Public School ranks higher (81.4 vs 77.5 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 Currambena Primary School and Greenwich Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lane Cove and Greenwich in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currambena Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greenwich Public School has 14.3.
How do Currambena Primary School and Greenwich Public School rank in NSW?
Currambena Primary School is unranked and Greenwich Public School is 29th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.