Lurnea Public School

Lurnea Public School is a government primary school in Lurnea, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 906, it sits in the 12th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 84% have a language background other than English.

Lurnea NSW 2170. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

906

12th percentile

Enrolments

440

P-6

Students per teacher

12:1

37 teaching staff

Indigenous students

of enrolments

Language background other than English

84%

of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Lurnea Public School compares

By ICSEA, Lurnea Public School ranks 1,811th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 25th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cartwright Public School, a government primary school 0.8 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Lurnea Public School scores 906, below average.

ICSEA 906Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

906

7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lurnea Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Lurnea Public School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Lurnea

Lurnea Public School is located in Lurnea, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,239/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 10,057.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Lurnea suburb profile

Schools near Lurnea Public School

The 9 nearest schools to Lurnea Public School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs Lurnea Public School	Students
Cartwright Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cartwright	0.8 km	920	14 higher	241
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lurnea	0.8 km	1062	156 higher	400
Lurnea High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lurnea	1.1 km	902	4 lower	696
Miller High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miller	1.4 km	878	28 lower	816
Ashcroft High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ashcroft	1.4 km	877	29 lower	701
St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Miller	1.4 km	1003	97 higher	315
Liverpool West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Liverpool	1.6 km	920	14 higher	668
Prestons Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Prestons	1.6 km	962	56 higher	586
Sadleir Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sadleir	1.8 km	883	23 lower	351

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lurnea Public School a government school?

Yes, Lurnea Public School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Lurnea Public School offer?

Lurnea Public School offers P-6.

What is Lurnea Public School's ICSEA score?

Lurnea Public School has an ICSEA score of 906, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Lurnea Public School?

Lurnea Public School has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.

What schools are near Lurnea Public School?

The nearest schools to Lurnea Public School are Cartwright Public School (0.8 km), St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Lurnea High School (1.1 km).

Where is Lurnea Public School located?

Lurnea Public School is located in Lurnea, NSW 2170. Visit the school website at https://lurnea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Lurnea Public School official website