Georges River College Peakhurst Campus vs Lugarno Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Georges River College Peakhurst Campus
Peakhurst · Government high school · 7-10
758 students · ICSEA 1008
Lugarno Public School
Lugarno · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Georges River College Peakhurst Campus Peakhurst NSW | Lugarno Public School Lugarno NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #255 of 539 | #41 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #671 of 1,472 | #178 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 758 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 479 | 137 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.0 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Peakhurst 2210 | Lugarno 2210 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | peakhurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lugarno-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lugarno Public School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 53.3).
- •Lugarno Public School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River College Peakhurst Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Georges River College Peakhurst Campus is the larger school with 758 students compared with 272.
- •Lugarno Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -11%).
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 Georges River College Peakhurst Campus better than Lugarno Public School?
On the Success Index, Lugarno Public School ranks higher (80.3 vs 53.3 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 Georges River College Peakhurst Campus and Lugarno Public School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Peakhurst and Lugarno in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Georges River College Peakhurst Campus has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lugarno Public School has 12.4.
How do Georges River College Peakhurst Campus and Lugarno Public School rank in NSW?
Georges River College Peakhurst Campus is 255th of 539 and Lugarno Public School is 41st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.