Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School vs Terranora Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 980 m 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
Terranora Public School
Terranora · Government primary · K-6
286 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Terranora NSW | Terranora Public School Terranora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 314 | #1027 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #359 of 1,259 | #3204 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,008 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 1,015 / 993 | 132 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 186 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 149.9 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.6 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | Terranora 2486 | Terranora 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au/ | terranora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 43.3).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 286.
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -28%).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a independent school while Terranora Public School is a government 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 Terranora Public School?
On the Success Index, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (65.3 vs 43.3 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 Terranora Public School?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Terranora and Terranora 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 Terranora Public School has 17.1.
How do Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School and Terranora Public School rank in NSW?
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is 113th of 314 and Terranora Public School is 1027th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.