Ashcroft High School vs Heckenberg Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashcroft High School
Ashcroft · Government high school · 7-12
701 students · ICSEA 877
Heckenberg Public School
Heckenberg · Government primary · K-6
209 students · ICSEA 848
| Measure | Ashcroft High School Ashcroft NSW | Heckenberg Public School Heckenberg NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #520 of 539 | #1563 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1411 of 1,472 | #4719 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 701 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 364 | 105 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 136 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 877 | 848 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.1 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 17% |
| Suburb | Ashcroft 2168 | Heckenberg 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashcroft-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Heckenberg Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.3 vs 19.8).
- •Ashcroft High School has the higher ICSEA (877 vs 848), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heckenberg Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.5).
- •Ashcroft High School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 209.
- •Ashcroft High School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 0%).
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 Ashcroft High School better than Heckenberg Public School?
On the Success Index, Heckenberg Public School ranks higher (21.3 vs 19.8 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 Ashcroft High School and Heckenberg Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashcroft and Heckenberg in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashcroft High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heckenberg Public School has 9.8.
How do Ashcroft High School and Heckenberg Public School rank in NSW?
Ashcroft High School is 520th of 539 and Heckenberg Public School is 1563rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.