Lugarno Public School vs Peakhurst South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lugarno Public School
Lugarno · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1099
Peakhurst South Public School
Peakhurst · Government primary · K-6
313 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Lugarno Public School Lugarno NSW | Peakhurst South Public School Peakhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 1,619 | #705 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #178 of 4,908 | #2155 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 272 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 135 | 160 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lugarno 2210 | Peakhurst 2210 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lugarno-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | peakhursts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lugarno Public School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 57.1).
- •Lugarno Public School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lugarno Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.5).
- •Peakhurst South Public School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 272.
- •Lugarno Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -7%).
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 Lugarno Public School better than Peakhurst South Public School?
On the Success Index, Lugarno Public School ranks higher (80.3 vs 57.1 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 Lugarno Public School and Peakhurst South Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lugarno and Peakhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lugarno Public School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peakhurst South Public School has 18.5.
How do Lugarno Public School and Peakhurst South Public School rank in NSW?
Lugarno Public School is 41st of 1,619 and Peakhurst South Public School is 705th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.