Currambena Primary School vs Lane Cove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 489 m 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
Lane Cove Public School
Lane Cove · Government primary · K-6
688 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Currambena Primary School Lane Cove NSW | Lane Cove Public School Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #53 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #225 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 79 | 688 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 32 | 354 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lane Cove 2066 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Lane Cove | Lane Cove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.currambena.nsw.edu.au | lanecove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lane Cove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 77.5).
- •Lane Cove Public School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Currambena Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.5).
- •Lane Cove Public School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 79.
- •Currambena Primary School is a independent school while Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove Public School?
On the Success Index, Lane Cove Public School ranks higher (79.4 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 Lane Cove Public School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Lane Cove and Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove Public School has 17.5.
How do Currambena Primary School and Lane Cove Public School rank in NSW?
Currambena Primary School is unranked and Lane Cove Public School is 53rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.