Leumeah Public School vs Ruse Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leumeah Public School
Leumeah · Government primary · K-6
516 students · ICSEA 1034
Ruse Public School
Ruse · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Leumeah Public School Leumeah NSW | Ruse Public School Ruse NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #782 of 1,619 | #948 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2382 of 4,908 | #2924 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 516 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 273 | 223 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 36.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 12% |
| Suburb | Leumeah 2560 | Ruse 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | leumeah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ruse-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Leumeah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 46.9).
- •Leumeah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ruse Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Leumeah Public School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 483.
- •Ruse Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -4%).
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 Public School better than Ruse Public School?
On the Success Index, Leumeah Public School ranks higher (54.3 vs 46.9 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 Public School and Ruse Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Leumeah and Ruse in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leumeah Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ruse Public School has 13.1.
How do Leumeah Public School and Ruse Public School rank in NSW?
Leumeah Public School is 782nd of 1,619 and Ruse Public School is 948th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.