Laguna Street Public School vs Strathfield South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laguna Street Public School
Caringbah · Government primary · K-6
440 students · ICSEA 1084
Strathfield South Public School
Strathfield · Government primary · K-6
423 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Laguna Street Public School Caringbah NSW | Strathfield South Public School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #535 of 1,619 | #606 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1634 of 4,908 | #1848 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 440 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 229 | 200 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Caringbah 2229 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lagunastr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | strathfies-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Laguna Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 61.0).
- •Strathfield South Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.0).
- •Laguna Street Public School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 423.
- •Laguna Street Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -41%).
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 Street Public School better than Strathfield South Public School?
On the Success Index, Laguna Street Public School ranks higher (63.1 vs 61.0 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 Street Public School and Strathfield South Public School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Caringbah and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laguna Street Public School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfield South Public School has 15.0.
How do Laguna Street Public School and Strathfield South Public School rank in NSW?
Laguna Street Public School is 535th of 1,619 and Strathfield South Public School is 606th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.