Gymea Bay Public School vs Narrabeen Lakes Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 41 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea Bay Public School
Gymea Bay · Government primary · K-6
763 students · ICSEA 1091
Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Narrabeen · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Gymea Bay Public School Gymea Bay NSW | Narrabeen Lakes Public School Narrabeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #402 of 1,619 | #368 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1239 of 4,908 | #1174 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 763 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 371 / 392 | 187 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 128 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gymea Bay 2227 | Narrabeen 2101 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymeabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrablks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.6 vs 68.3).
- •Gymea Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.2).
- •Gymea Bay Public School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 364.
- •Gymea Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -12%).
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 Gymea Bay Public School better than Narrabeen Lakes Public 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 Gymea Bay Public School and Narrabeen Lakes Public School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Gymea Bay and Narrabeen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea Bay Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabeen Lakes Public School has 19.2.
How do Gymea Bay Public School and Narrabeen Lakes Public School rank in NSW?
Gymea Bay Public School is 402nd 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.