Drummoyne Public School vs Russell Lea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drummoyne Public School
Drummoyne · Government primary · K-6
427 students · ICSEA 1137
Russell Lea Public School
Russell Lea · Government primary · K-6
428 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Drummoyne Public School Drummoyne NSW | Russell Lea Public School Russell Lea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #348 of 1,619 | #109 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1135 of 4,908 | #399 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 427 | 428 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 219 | 204 / 224 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drummoyne 2047 | Russell Lea 2046 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | drummoyne-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | russelllea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Russell Lea Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 68.7).
- •Russell Lea Public School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drummoyne Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.4).
- •Russell Lea Public School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 427.
- •Russell Lea Public School has grown faster over five years (39% vs -31%).
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 Drummoyne Public School better than Russell Lea Public School?
On the Success Index, Russell Lea Public School ranks higher (76.9 vs 68.7 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 Drummoyne Public School and Russell Lea Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Drummoyne and Russell Lea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drummoyne Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Russell Lea Public School has 19.4.
How do Drummoyne Public School and Russell Lea Public School rank in NSW?
Drummoyne Public School is 348th of 1,619 and Russell Lea Public School is 109th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.