Leumeah High School vs Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 92 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
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus
Tumbi Umbi · Government high school · 7-10
802 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Leumeah High School Leumeah NSW | Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus Tumbi Umbi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #308 of 539 | #386 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #841 of 1,472 | #1077 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 691 | 802 |
| Girls / boys | 322 / 369 | 365 / 437 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.7 | 61.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 15% |
| Suburb | Leumeah 2560 | Tumbi Umbi 2261 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | leumeah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | tumbiumbi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Leumeah High School scores higher on the Success Index (45.3 vs 34.5).
- •Leumeah High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus is the larger school with 802 students compared with 691.
- •Leumeah High School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -31%).
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 Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus?
On the Success Index, Leumeah High School ranks higher (45.3 vs 34.5 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 Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Leumeah and Tumbi Umbi 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 Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus has 13.1.
How do Leumeah High School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus rank in NSW?
Leumeah High School is 308th of 539 and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus is 386th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.