Laurieton Public School vs Sarah Redfern 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.
Laurieton Public School
Laurieton · Government primary · K-6
151 students · ICSEA 991
Sarah Redfern Public School
Minto · Government primary · P-6
311 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Laurieton Public School Laurieton NSW | Sarah Redfern Public School Minto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #976 of 1,619 | #928 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3036 of 4,908 | #2875 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 151 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 64 | 150 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 11% |
| Suburb | Laurieton 2443 | Minto 2566 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | laurieton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sarah Redfern Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 45.6).
- •Sarah Redfern Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.6).
- •Sarah Redfern Public School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 151.
- •Laurieton Public School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -26%).
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 Laurieton Public School better than Sarah Redfern Public School?
On the Success Index, Sarah Redfern Public School ranks higher (47.5 vs 45.6 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 Laurieton Public School and Sarah Redfern Public School?
About 321 km in a straight line, between Laurieton and Minto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laurieton Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sarah Redfern Public School has 10.8.
How do Laurieton Public School and Sarah Redfern Public School rank in NSW?
Laurieton Public School is 976th of 1,619 and Sarah Redfern Public School is 928th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.