Lurnea Public School vs Prestons Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lurnea Public School
Lurnea · Government primary · P-6
440 students · ICSEA 906
Prestons Public School
Prestons · Government primary · K-6
586 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Lurnea Public School Lurnea NSW | Prestons Public School Prestons NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1313 of 1,619 | #1376 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4062 of 4,908 | #4228 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 440 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 218 | 289 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lurnea 2170 | Prestons 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lurnea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | prestons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lurnea Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 28.7).
- •Prestons Public School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lurnea Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.0).
- •Prestons Public School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 440.
- •Lurnea Public School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Public School better than Prestons Public School?
On the Success Index, Lurnea Public School ranks higher (30.8 vs 28.7 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 Lurnea Public School and Prestons Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lurnea and Prestons in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lurnea Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prestons Public School has 15.0.
How do Lurnea Public School and Prestons Public School rank in NSW?
Lurnea Public School is 1313th of 1,619 and Prestons Public School is 1376th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.