Budgewoi Public School vs Northlakes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Budgewoi Public School
Budgewoi · Government primary · K-6
555 students · ICSEA 937
Northlakes High School
San Remo · Government high school · 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Budgewoi Public School Budgewoi NSW | Northlakes High School San Remo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1415 of 1,619 | #414 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4318 of 4,908 | #1142 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 555 | 789 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 305 | 342 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 77.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 21% |
| Suburb | Budgewoi 2262 | San Remo 2262 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | budgewoi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | northlake-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northlakes High School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 27.4).
- •Budgewoi Public School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northlakes High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.7).
- •Northlakes High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 555.
- •Budgewoi Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -4%).
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 Budgewoi Public School better than Northlakes High School?
On the Success Index, Northlakes High School ranks higher (31.6 vs 27.4 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 Budgewoi Public School and Northlakes High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Budgewoi and San Remo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Budgewoi Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northlakes High School has 10.2.
How do Budgewoi Public School and Northlakes High School rank in NSW?
Budgewoi Public School is 1415th of 1,619 and Northlakes High School is 414th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.