Blue Haven Public School vs The Lakes College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 144 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Haven Public School
Blue Haven · Government primary · K-6
637 students · ICSEA 927
The Lakes College
Blue Haven · Independent special · 9-10
24 students · ICSEA 843
| Measure | Blue Haven Public School Blue Haven NSW | The Lakes College Blue Haven NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1551 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4687 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-10 |
| Students | 637 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 318 / 319 | 15 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 843 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 38% |
| Suburb | Blue Haven 2262 | Blue Haven 2262 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bluehaven-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/the-lakes-college/ |
The verdict
- •Blue Haven Public School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 843), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Lakes College has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 16.6).
- •Blue Haven Public School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 24.
- •Blue Haven Public School is a government school while The Lakes College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Blue Haven Public School better than The Lakes College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blue Haven Public School and The Lakes College?
About 144 m in a straight line, between Blue Haven and Blue Haven in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blue Haven Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Lakes College has 5.5.
How do Blue Haven Public School and The Lakes College rank in NSW?
Blue Haven Public School is 1551st of 1,619 and The Lakes College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.