Currambena Primary School vs Lutheran School Wagga Wagga
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 379 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
Lutheran School Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga · Independent primary · K-6
332 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Currambena Primary School Lane Cove NSW | Lutheran School Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #281 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #947 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 79 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 32 | 174 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lane Cove 2066 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Lane Cove | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.currambena.nsw.edu.au | www.lpsww.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Currambena Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 70.8).
- •Currambena Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.8).
- •Lutheran School Wagga Wagga is the larger school with 332 students compared with 79.
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 Lutheran School Wagga Wagga?
On the Success Index, Currambena Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 70.8 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 Lutheran School Wagga Wagga?
About 379 km in a straight line, between Lane Cove and Wagga Wagga 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 Lutheran School Wagga Wagga has 17.8.
How do Currambena Primary School and Lutheran School Wagga Wagga rank in NSW?
Currambena Primary School is unranked and Lutheran School Wagga Wagga is 281st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.