Lindfield Learning Village vs Mowbray Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lindfield Learning Village
Lindfield · Government combined · K-12
803 students · ICSEA 1152
Mowbray Public School
Lane Cove · Government primary · K-6
714 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Lindfield Learning Village Lindfield NSW | Mowbray Public School Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 314 | #172 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #176 of 1,259 | #626 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 803 | 714 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 414 | 347 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | 80 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +120% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1152 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 40.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lindfield 2070 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lindfieldlearningvillage.schools.nsw.gov.au | mowbray-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lindfield Learning Village scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 74.0).
- •Lindfield Learning Village has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindfield Learning Village has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.7).
- •Lindfield Learning Village is the larger school with 803 students compared with 714.
- •Lindfield Learning Village has grown faster over five years (120% vs 11%).
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 Lindfield Learning Village better than Mowbray Public School?
On the Success Index, Lindfield Learning Village ranks higher (75.1 vs 74.0 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 Lindfield Learning Village and Mowbray Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lindfield and Lane Cove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lindfield Learning Village has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mowbray Public School has 17.7.
How do Lindfield Learning Village and Mowbray Public School rank in NSW?
Lindfield Learning Village is 61st of 314 and Mowbray Public School is 172nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.