Narrabeen Lakes Public School vs Narrabeen Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Narrabeen · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1091
Narrabeen Sports High School
North Narrabeen · Government high school · 7-12
794 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Narrabeen Lakes Public School Narrabeen NSW | Narrabeen Sports High School North Narrabeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #368 of 1,619 | #252 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1174 of 4,908 | #666 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 364 | 794 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 177 | 338 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 59.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Narrabeen 2101 | North Narrabeen 2101 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narrablks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrabeen-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narrabeen Lakes Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 53.6).
- •Narrabeen Lakes Public School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrabeen Sports High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.2).
- •Narrabeen Sports High School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 364.
- •Narrabeen Lakes Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -24%).
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 Narrabeen Lakes Public School better than Narrabeen Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Narrabeen Lakes Public School ranks higher (68.3 vs 53.6 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 Narrabeen Lakes Public School and Narrabeen Sports High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Narrabeen and North Narrabeen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narrabeen Lakes Public School has 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabeen Sports High School has 13.4.
How do Narrabeen Lakes Public School and Narrabeen Sports High School rank in NSW?
Narrabeen Lakes Public School is 368th of 1,619 and Narrabeen Sports High School is 252nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.