Lane Cove West Public School vs Mowbray Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 752 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lane Cove West Public School
Lane Cove · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 1163
Mowbray Public School
Lane Cove · Government primary · K-6
714 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Lane Cove West Public School Lane Cove NSW | Mowbray Public School Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 1,619 | #172 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #782 of 4,908 | #626 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 474 | 714 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 242 | 347 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 40.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lane Cove 2066 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Lane Cove | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lanecovew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mowbray-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mowbray Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 72.6).
- •Lane Cove West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mowbray Public School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 474.
- •Mowbray Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -22%).
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 Lane Cove West Public School better than Mowbray Public School?
On the Success Index, Mowbray Public School ranks higher (74.0 vs 72.6 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 Lane Cove West Public School and Mowbray Public School?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Lane Cove and Lane Cove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lane Cove West Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mowbray Public School has 17.7.
How do Lane Cove West Public School and Mowbray Public School rank in NSW?
Lane Cove West Public School is 221st of 1,619 and Mowbray Public School is 172nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.