Lumen Christi Catholic College vs Pambula Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lumen Christi Catholic College
Pambula Beach · Catholic combined · K-12
692 students · ICSEA 1040
Pambula Public School
Pambula · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Lumen Christi Catholic College Pambula Beach NSW | Pambula Public School Pambula NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 314 | #953 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #668 of 1,259 | #2943 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 692 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 350 | 126 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 90 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.7 | 19.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Pambula Beach 2549 | Pambula 2549 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lumen.nsw.edu.au | pambula-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 46.7).
- •Lumen Christi Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lumen Christi Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Lumen Christi Catholic College is the larger school with 692 students compared with 257.
- •Lumen Christi Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -25%).
- •Lumen Christi Catholic College is a catholic school while Pambula 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 Lumen Christi Catholic College better than Pambula Public School?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi Catholic College ranks higher (49.5 vs 46.7 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 Lumen Christi Catholic College and Pambula Public School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pambula Beach and Pambula in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi Catholic College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pambula Public School has 12.9.
How do Lumen Christi Catholic College and Pambula Public School rank in NSW?
Lumen Christi Catholic College is 211th of 314 and Pambula Public School is 953rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.