Cromehurst School vs Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 799 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cromehurst School
Lindfield · Government special · U
60 students · ICSEA 1098
Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School
Lindfield · Independent primary · K-2
98 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Cromehurst School Lindfield NSW | Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School Lindfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #23 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #102 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-2 |
| Students | 60 | 98 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 44 | 46 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 3.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lindfield 2070 | Lindfield 2070 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cromehurst-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.highfields.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cromehurst School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 14.0).
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School is the larger school with 98 students compared with 60.
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -3%).
- •Cromehurst School is a government school while Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cromehurst School better than Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten 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 Cromehurst School and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Lindfield and Lindfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cromehurst School has 3.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has 14.0.
How do Cromehurst School and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School rank in NSW?
Cromehurst School is unranked and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School is 23rd of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.