Edgeworth Heights Public School vs Laguna Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 45 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edgeworth Heights Public School
Edgeworth · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 969
Laguna Public School
Laguna · Government primary · K-6
52 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Edgeworth Heights Public School Edgeworth NSW | Laguna Public School Laguna NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1265 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3935 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 305 | 52 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 164 | 26 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 3.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 6% |
| Suburb | Edgeworth 2285 | Laguna 2325 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | edgeworthh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | laguna-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Laguna Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.7 vs 32.7).
- •Laguna Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Edgeworth Heights Public School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 52.
- •Laguna Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -22%).
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 Edgeworth Heights Public School better than Laguna Public School?
On the Success Index, Laguna Public School ranks higher (36.7 vs 32.7 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 Edgeworth Heights Public School and Laguna Public School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Edgeworth and Laguna in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edgeworth Heights Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laguna Public School has 13.7.
How do Edgeworth Heights Public School and Laguna Public School rank in NSW?
Edgeworth Heights Public School is 1265th of 1,619 and Laguna Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.