Alexandria Park Community School vs Lucas Heights Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandria Park Community School
Alexandria · Government combined · K-12
1,313 students · ICSEA 1052
Lucas Heights Community School
Barden Ridge · Government combined · K-12
796 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Alexandria Park Community School Alexandria NSW | Lucas Heights Community School Barden Ridge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 314 | #198 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #460 of 1,259 | #624 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,313 | 796 |
| Girls / boys | 570 / 743 | 370 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 88 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 4% |
| Suburb | Alexandria 2015 | Barden Ridge 2234 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexparkcs-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | lucasheigh-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Alexandria Park Community School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 51.4).
- •Alexandria Park Community School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lucas Heights Community School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.8).
- •Alexandria Park Community School is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 796.
- •Alexandria Park Community School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -1%).
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 Alexandria Park Community School better than Lucas Heights Community School?
On the Success Index, Alexandria Park Community School ranks higher (60.0 vs 51.4 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 Alexandria Park Community School and Lucas Heights Community School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Barden Ridge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alexandria Park Community School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lucas Heights Community School has 11.4.
How do Alexandria Park Community School and Lucas Heights Community School rank in NSW?
Alexandria Park Community School is 145th of 314 and Lucas Heights Community School is 198th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.