Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus vs Heaton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 226 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
Jesmond · Government high school · 11-12
659 students · ICSEA 980
Heaton Public School
Jesmond · Government primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus Jesmond NSW | Heaton Public School Jesmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 539 | #1130 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #692 of 1,472 | #3534 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 659 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 332 / 327 | 78 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 314 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.5 | 13.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Jesmond 2299 | Jesmond 2299 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jesmondcc-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | heaton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 38.5).
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.4).
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus is the larger school with 659 students compared with 162.
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (7% vs -12%).
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 Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus better than Heaton Public School?
On the Success Index, Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus ranks higher (52.1 vs 38.5 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 Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus and Heaton Public School?
About 226 m in a straight line, between Jesmond and Jesmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heaton Public School has 12.4.
How do Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus and Heaton Public School rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus is 265th of 539 and Heaton Public School is 1130th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.