Laguna Public School vs Temora Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 370 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laguna Public School
Laguna · Government primary · K-6
52 students · ICSEA 969
Temora Public School
Temora · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Laguna Public School Laguna NSW | Temora Public School Temora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1362 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4189 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 52 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 26 | 92 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Laguna 2325 | Temora 2666 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Temora |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | laguna-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | temora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Laguna Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.7 vs 29.2).
- •Laguna Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.2).
- •Temora Public School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 52.
- •Laguna Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -16%).
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 Laguna Public School better than Temora Public School?
On the Success Index, Laguna Public School ranks higher (36.7 vs 29.2 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 Laguna Public School and Temora Public School?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Laguna and Temora in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laguna Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Temora Public School has 17.2.
How do Laguna Public School and Temora Public School rank in NSW?
Laguna Public School is unranked and Temora Public School is 1362nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.