Edgeware School vs Havenlee School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 116 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edgeware School
Hurlstone Park · Government special · U
31 students · ICSEA 851
Havenlee School
North Nowra · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 849
| Measure | Edgeware School Hurlstone Park NSW | Havenlee School North Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 31 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 19 | 23 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 851 | 849 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 48% |
| Suburb | Hurlstone Park 2193 | North Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | edgeware-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | havenlee-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Edgeware School has the higher ICSEA (851 vs 849), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edgeware School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 5.2).
- •Havenlee School is the larger school with 67 students compared with 31.
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 Edgeware School better than Havenlee 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 Edgeware School and Havenlee School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Hurlstone Park and North Nowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edgeware School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Havenlee School has 5.2.
How do Edgeware School and Havenlee School rank in NSW?
Edgeware School is unranked and Havenlee School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.