Lavington East Public School vs Murray High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 516 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lavington East Public School
Lavington · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 924
Murray High School
Lavington · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Lavington East Public School Lavington NSW | Murray High School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1555 of 1,619 | #425 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4696 of 4,908 | #1171 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 291 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 144 | 274 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 9% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lavingtone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | murray-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Murray High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.4 vs 21.8).
- •Murray High School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murray High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Murray High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 291.
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 Lavington East Public School better than Murray High School?
On the Success Index, Murray High School ranks higher (30.4 vs 21.8 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 Lavington East Public School and Murray High School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Lavington and Lavington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lavington East Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murray High School has 10.8.
How do Lavington East Public School and Murray High School rank in NSW?
Lavington East Public School is 1555th of 1,619 and Murray High School is 425th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.