Cringila Public School vs Lake Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cringila Public School
Cringila · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 936
Lake Heights Public School
Lake Heights · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Cringila Public School Cringila NSW | Lake Heights Public School Lake Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1218 of 1,619 | #1212 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3789 of 4,908 | #3774 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 86 | 69 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 18% |
| Suburb | Cringila 2502 | Lake Heights 2502 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cringila-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakeheight-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.8 vs 35.0).
- •Lake Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cringila Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.7).
- •Cringila Public School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 147.
- •Cringila Public School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 7%).
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 Cringila Public School better than Lake Heights Public School?
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 Cringila Public School and Lake Heights Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cringila and Lake Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cringila Public School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Heights Public School has 14.7.
How do Cringila Public School and Lake Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Cringila Public School is 1218th of 1,619 and Lake Heights Public School is 1212th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.