Engadine High School vs Heathcote East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Engadine High School
Engadine · Government high school · 7-12
1,063 students · ICSEA 1051
Heathcote East Public School
Heathcote · Government primary · K-6
106 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Engadine High School Engadine NSW | Heathcote East Public School Heathcote NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 539 | #381 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #439 of 1,472 | #1204 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,063 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 526 / 537 | 45 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Engadine 2233 | Heathcote 2233 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | engadine-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | heathcotee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Heathcote East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 63.0).
- •Heathcote East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Engadine High School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 106.
- •Engadine High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -12%).
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 Engadine High School better than Heathcote East Public School?
On the Success Index, Heathcote East Public School ranks higher (68.0 vs 63.0 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 Engadine High School and Heathcote East Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Engadine and Heathcote in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Engadine High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathcote East Public School has 13.6.
How do Engadine High School and Heathcote East Public School rank in NSW?
Engadine High School is 173rd of 539 and Heathcote East Public School is 381st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.