Lurnea High School vs St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km 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
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
Lurnea · Catholic primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Lurnea High School Lurnea NSW | St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #441 of 539 | #469 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1205 of 1,472 | #1427 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 696 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 412 | 185 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.9 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lurnea 2170 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lurnea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stfxlurnea.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 29.1).
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lurnea High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.6).
- •Lurnea High School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 400.
- •Lurnea High School is a government school while St Francis Xavier's Catholic 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 Lurnea High School better than St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 29.1 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 Lurnea High School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lurnea and Lurnea 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 St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School has 15.6.
How do Lurnea High School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Lurnea High School is 441st of 539 and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is 469th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.