Gerringong Public School vs Narrabeen Lakes Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gerringong Public School
Gerringong · Government primary · K-6
378 students · ICSEA 1091
Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Narrabeen · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Gerringong Public School Gerringong NSW | Narrabeen Lakes Public School Narrabeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 1,619 | #368 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #915 of 4,908 | #1174 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 378 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 194 | 187 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gerringong 2534 | Narrabeen 2101 |
| Council area | Kiama | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | gerringong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrablks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gerringong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 68.3).
- •Gerringong Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.2).
- •Gerringong Public School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 364.
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 Gerringong Public School better than Narrabeen Lakes Public School?
On the Success Index, Gerringong Public School ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.3 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 Gerringong Public School and Narrabeen Lakes Public School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Gerringong and Narrabeen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gerringong Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabeen Lakes Public School has 19.2.
How do Gerringong Public School and Narrabeen Lakes Public School rank in NSW?
Gerringong Public School is 269th of 1,619 and Narrabeen Lakes Public School is 368th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.