Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School vs St James' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Terranora · Independent combined · K-12
2,008 students · ICSEA 1117
St James' Primary School
Banora Point · Catholic primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Terranora NSW | St James' Primary School Banora Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 314 | #240 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #359 of 1,259 | #825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,008 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 1,015 / 993 | 201 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 186 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 149.9 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.6 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Terranora 2486 | Banora Point 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au/ | www.bpplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 65.3).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 406.
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 6%).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a independent school while St James' Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School better than St James' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St James' Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 65.3 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 Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School and St James' Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Terranora and Banora Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' Primary School has 14.1.
How do Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School and St James' Primary School rank in NSW?
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is 113th of 314 and St James' Primary School is 240th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.