Camden Haven High School vs Herons Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camden Haven High School
Laurieton · Government high school · 7-12
896 students · ICSEA 962
Herons Creek Public School
Herons Creek · Government primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Camden Haven High School Laurieton NSW | Herons Creek Public School Herons Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #291 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #783 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 896 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 464 / 432 | 10 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | – | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.5 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 32% |
| Suburb | Laurieton 2443 | Herons Creek 2443 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | camdenhave-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | heronscrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Camden Haven High School scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 26.9).
- •Camden Haven High School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camden Haven High School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 9.3).
- •Camden Haven High School is the larger school with 896 students compared with 25.
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 Camden Haven High School better than Herons Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, Camden Haven High School ranks higher (47.7 vs 26.9 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 Camden Haven High School and Herons Creek Public School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Laurieton and Herons Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camden Haven High School has 6.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Herons Creek Public School has 9.3.
How do Camden Haven High School and Herons Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Camden Haven High School is 291st of 539 and Herons Creek Public School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.