Lurnea High School

Lurnea High School is a government secondary school in Lurnea, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 902, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 696 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 87% have a language background other than English.

Lurnea NSW 2170. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

902

11th percentile

Enrolments

696

7-12

Students per teacher

10:1

71 teaching staff

Indigenous students

of enrolments

Language background other than English

87%

of enrolments

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

How Lurnea High School compares

By ICSEA, Lurnea High School ranks 517th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Prestons 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 High School scores 902, below average.

ICSEA 902Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

902

7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

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

Lurnea High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Lurnea

Lurnea High 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 High School

The 8 nearest schools to Lurnea High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs Lurnea High School	Students
Prestons Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Prestons	0.8 km	962	60 higher	586
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lurnea	1.1 km	1062	160 higher	400
Casula High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Casula	1.1 km	957	55 higher	1,281
Lurnea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lurnea	1.1 km	906	4 higher	440
Casula Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Casula	1.2 km	980	78 higher	660
Amity CollegeIndependent Combined · Prestons	1.9 km	1096	194 higher	2,588
Cartwright Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cartwright	1.9 km	920	18 higher	241
Liverpool West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Liverpool	2.0 km	920	18 higher	668

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lurnea High School a government school?

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

What year levels does Lurnea High School offer?

Lurnea High School offers 7-12.

What is Lurnea High School's ICSEA score?

Lurnea High School has an ICSEA score of 902, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Lurnea High School?

Lurnea High School has 696 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.

What schools are near Lurnea High School?

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

Where is Lurnea High School located?

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

Lurnea High School official website