Engadine Public School vs Heathcote High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Engadine Public School
Engadine · Government primary · K-6
411 students · ICSEA 1059
Heathcote High School
Heathcote · Government high school · 7-12
633 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Engadine Public School Engadine NSW | Heathcote High School Heathcote NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #449 of 1,619 | #189 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1354 of 4,908 | #475 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 411 | 633 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 210 | 302 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 55.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Engadine 2233 | Heathcote 2233 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | engadine-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | heathcote-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Engadine Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 61.6).
- •Engadine Public School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathcote High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.7).
- •Heathcote High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 411.
- •Engadine Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -11%).
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 Public School better than Heathcote High School?
On the Success Index, Engadine Public School ranks higher (66.2 vs 61.6 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 Public School and Heathcote High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Engadine and Heathcote in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Engadine Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathcote High School has 11.4.
How do Engadine Public School and Heathcote High School rank in NSW?
Engadine Public School is 449th of 1,619 and Heathcote High School is 189th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.