Lurnea High School vs Prestons Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 765 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lurnea High School
Lurnea · Government high school · 7-12
696 students · ICSEA 902
Prestons Public School
Prestons · Government primary · K-6
586 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Lurnea High School Lurnea NSW | Prestons Public School Prestons NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #441 of 539 | #1376 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1205 of 1,472 | #4228 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 696 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 412 | 289 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.9 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lurnea 2170 | Prestons 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lurnea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | prestons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.1 vs 28.7).
- •Prestons Public School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lurnea High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.0).
- •Lurnea High School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 586.
- •Lurnea High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -17%).
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 Lurnea High School better than Prestons Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lurnea High School and Prestons Public School?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Lurnea and Prestons in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lurnea High School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prestons Public School has 15.0.
How do Lurnea High School and Prestons Public School rank in NSW?
Lurnea High School is 441st of 539 and Prestons Public School is 1376th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.