Junee Public School vs Lurnea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 321 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Junee Public School
Junee · Government primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 906
Lurnea Public School
Lurnea · Government primary · P-6
440 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Junee Public School Junee NSW | Lurnea Public School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1451 of 1,619 | #1313 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4425 of 4,908 | #4062 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 118 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 47 | 222 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 6% |
| Suburb | Junee 2663 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Junee | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | junee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lurnea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lurnea Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 26.1).
- •Lurnea Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
- •Lurnea Public School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 118.
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 Junee Public School better than Lurnea Public School?
On the Success Index, Lurnea Public School ranks higher (30.8 vs 26.1 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 Junee Public School and Lurnea Public School?
About 321 km in a straight line, between Junee and Lurnea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Junee Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lurnea Public School has 13.2.
How do Junee Public School and Lurnea Public School rank in NSW?
Junee Public School is 1451st of 1,619 and Lurnea Public School is 1313th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.