Leumeah Public School vs Somersby Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 87 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
Somersby Public School
Gosford · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Leumeah Public School Leumeah NSW | Somersby Public School Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #782 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2382 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 516 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 273 | 25 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 18% |
| Suburb | Leumeah 2560 | Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | leumeah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | somersby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Somersby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 54.3).
- •Somersby Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Leumeah Public School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 56.
- •Somersby Public School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Somersby Public School?
On the Success Index, Somersby Public School ranks higher (59.7 vs 54.3 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 Public School and Somersby Public School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Leumeah and Gosford 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 Somersby Public School has 14.0.
How do Leumeah Public School and Somersby Public School rank in NSW?
Leumeah Public School is 782nd of 1,619 and Somersby Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.