Callaghan College Waratah Campus vs Lambton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Waratah · Government high school · 7-10
848 students · ICSEA 957
Lambton High School
Lambton · Government high school · 7-12
1,176 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Callaghan College Waratah Campus Waratah NSW | Lambton High School Lambton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 539 | #145 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 1,472 | #355 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 848 | 1,176 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 472 | 561 / 615 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 90.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 8% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Lambton 2299 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lambton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lambton High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 43.2).
- •Lambton High School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Callaghan College Waratah Campus has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Lambton High School is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 848.
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 Waratah Campus better than Lambton High School?
On the Success Index, Lambton High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 43.2 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 Waratah Campus and Lambton High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waratah and Lambton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lambton High School has 13.0.
How do Callaghan College Waratah Campus and Lambton High School rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus is 320th of 539 and Lambton High School is 145th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.