Lurnea High School is a government secondary that stands out for its inclusive approach and pastoral strength.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a D overall.
Lurnea High School is a government secondary that stands out for its inclusive approach and pastoral strength. It runs an Intensive English Centre for newly arrived students, a dedicated support unit for students with additional needs, and an Inspire program for high-potential learners. The school is known for restorative practices and maintains partnerships with UNSW, UTS and WSU, giving students access to university resources including art and design makerspaces. The community here is tight-knit, making it a welcoming place for families seeking a school that supports diverse learners within a caring environment.
Lurnea High School draws students from the Lurnea HS (and 1 more zone).
Lurnea High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 28.8/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 26/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 902, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Lurnea High School, Year 7 students averaged 453 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 502, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Lurnea High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 696 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Lurnea High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 27/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Lurnea High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 23% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 78%, which is below the national benchmark.
The Year 12 completion rate is 90%.
Lurnea High School is located in Lurnea, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 902 (11th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.