Narrabeen Lakes Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 844 m 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Narrabeen · Catholic primary · K-6
195 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Narrabeen Lakes Public School Narrabeen NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Narrabeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #368 of 1,619 | #272 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1174 of 4,908 | #927 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 364 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 177 | 89 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narrabeen 2101 | Narrabeen 2101 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narrablks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjndbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 68.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.2).
- •Narrabeen Lakes Public School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 195.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -12%).
- •Narrabeen Lakes Public School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Narrabeen Lakes Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.3 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 844 m in a straight line, between Narrabeen and 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Narrabeen Lakes Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Narrabeen Lakes Public School is 368th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 272nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.