Duranbah Public School vs Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Duranbah Public School
Duranbah · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 1058
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Terranora · Independent combined · K-12
2,008 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Duranbah Public School Duranbah NSW | Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Terranora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #113 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #359 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 56 | 2,008 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 23 | 1,015 / 993 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 186 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 149.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 83.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Duranbah 2487 | Terranora 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | duranbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.7 vs 65.3).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 56.
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -7%).
- •Duranbah Public School is a government school while Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is an independent 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 Duranbah Public School better than Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Duranbah Public School and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Duranbah and Terranora in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Duranbah Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has 13.4.
How do Duranbah Public School and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School rank in NSW?
Duranbah Public School is unranked and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is 113th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.