Kandos High School vs Lurnea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 148 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kandos High School
Kandos · Government high school · 7-12
166 students · ICSEA 902
Lurnea High School
Lurnea · Government high school · 7-12
696 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Kandos High School Kandos NSW | Lurnea High School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 539 | #441 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1334 of 1,472 | #1205 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 166 | 696 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 74 | 284 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 81.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kandos 2848 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Mid-Western | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | kandos-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lurnea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lurnea High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 24.2).
- •Kandos High School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 8.5).
- •Lurnea High School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 166.
- •Lurnea High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -13%).
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 Kandos High School better than Lurnea High School?
On the Success Index, Lurnea High School ranks higher (29.1 vs 24.2 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 Kandos High School and Lurnea High School?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Kandos and Lurnea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kandos High School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lurnea High School has 8.5.
How do Kandos High School and Lurnea High School rank in NSW?
Kandos High School is 488th of 539 and Lurnea High School is 441st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.