Leumeah High School vs Ruse Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leumeah High School
Leumeah · Government high school · 7-12
691 students · ICSEA 972
Ruse Public School
Ruse · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Leumeah High School Leumeah NSW | Ruse Public School Ruse NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #308 of 539 | #948 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #841 of 1,472 | #2924 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 691 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 322 / 369 | 223 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.7 | 36.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 12% |
| Suburb | Leumeah 2560 | Ruse 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | leumeah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ruse-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ruse Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 45.3).
- •Ruse Public School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leumeah High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •Leumeah High School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 483.
- •Ruse Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -6%).
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 Leumeah High School better than Ruse Public School?
On the Success Index, Ruse Public School ranks higher (46.9 vs 45.3 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 Leumeah High School and Ruse Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leumeah and Ruse in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leumeah High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ruse Public School has 13.1.
How do Leumeah High School and Ruse Public School rank in NSW?
Leumeah High School is 308th of 539 and Ruse Public School is 948th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.